sexist

[US]/'sɛksɪst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Male chauvinist; someone who discriminates based on gender.

Example Sentences

in the radical feminist view science is sexist and androcentric.

a deeply sexist attitude that objectifies women.

The suffix “ist” can be added to “sex” to form the word “sexist”.

Sexist: What does a person thinks of after he becomes a deportee?

promote gender equality by combating sexist beliefs

Real-world Examples

Hmm. That is a little too sexist for me. -Stop talking.

Source: The Vampire Diaries Season 2

Now, this isn't meant to be sexist.

Source: The wisdom of Laozi's life.

Is it sexy to be sexist?

Source: Psychology Mini Class

She's so hot. She's making me sexist.

Source: EnglishPod 51-90

Many found his scolding sexist. Cameron issued an apology.

Source: NPR News July 2016 Compilation

We're not trying to assign blame or criticize anyone or call anyone consciously sexist or something like that.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Collection December 2016

Last night at work Jeffrey told this really sexist joke.

Source: Friends Season 9

I'm a bit sexist when it comes to body hair.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation January 2019

So many other readers joined her in calling the post sexist that the blogger posted an apology and retraction.

Source: Lean In

And the head of the Tokyo Organizing Committee resigned weeks ago over sexist remarks.

Source: PBS English News

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