Sexist (Noun)
Meaning
A man with a chauvinistic belief in the inferiority of women.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The misogynistic politician's sexist views were widely criticized by women's rights organizations.
- John's sexist attitude towards women in the workplace made his female colleagues uncomfortable.
- The movie's portrayal of women was seen as sexist by many feminist critics who argued that it perpetuated harmful stereotypes.
- Mark's sexist joke about women drivers fell flat and was met with awkward silence.
- The company's sexist hiring practices were exposed when it was revealed that they had a history of favoring male applicants.