heterosexuality

[US]/'hetərəu,seksju'æləti/
[UK]/ˌhɛtəroˌsɛkʃuˈælɪti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.heterosexuality
heterosexual desire
heterosexual behavior

Example Sentences

She is exploring her own heterosexuality.

Many societies have historically privileged heterosexuality.

Heterosexuality is often portrayed as the norm in media.

Some people struggle with their heterosexuality due to societal pressures.

Heterosexuality is just one of many sexual orientations.

There is ongoing research on the origins of heterosexuality.

Heterosexuality and homosexuality are not mutually exclusive.

He struggled to come to terms with his heterosexuality in a conservative environment.

Heterosexuality is often assumed unless stated otherwise.

Real-world Examples

But I had him add clothes, 'cause I thought it was an unnecessary challenge to our heterosexuality.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 5

Queer theory challenges this naturalness and especially shows how gender and heterosexuality are tied together.

Source: Sociology Crash Course

'cause I thought it was an unnecessary challenge to our heterosexuality.

Source: The Big Bang Theory (Video Version) Season 5

But the idea of opposite sexes helps make heterosexuality seem natural to us.

Source: Sociology Crash Course

Heteronormativity makes heterosexuality seem like it’s directly linked to biological sex, but heterosexuality is just as much a social construction as any other sexuality.

Source: Sociology Crash Course

While she cursed her heterosexuality wondering how much longer she could fight the war, Charlotte cursed tequila and forced Samantha into a cab.

Source: Sex and the City Season 1

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