misogynic
- adjective
- /mɪˈsɒdʒɪnɪk/
- Offensive
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misógino
- The author's misogynic remarks sparked outrage among readers and critics alike.
Examples
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Her research explores how misogynic attitudes have shaped social policies throughout history.
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The film was criticized for its misogynic portrayal of female characters, reflecting outdated stereotypes.
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He was accused of holding deeply misogynic views due to his persistent distrust of female colleagues.
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His misogynic remarks during the meeting shocked everyone.
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She left him because of his misogynic attitudes.
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His misogynic remarks during the interview revealed his deep-seated dislike of women.
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Many activists work hard to challenge misogynic attitudes that persist in society today.
Synonyms
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Treating people unfairly because of their sex, often women
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Showing strong dislike or unfair treatment of women
Having or showing strong hatred of women
How Hostile
Surface Forms
Morphology
misogynic = misogyny (semi-transparent) = miso + gyn + ic
Formed by adding the adjective-forming suffix '-ic' to 'misogyny'; if a learner knows 'misogyny' or 'misogynist' the meaning is clear, but the Greek combining parts ('miso-', 'gyn-') are not transparent to many learners.
Etymology
The word misogynic comes from Greek roots misos 'hatred' and gyne 'woman', the same gyne you see in gynecology. So a misogynic person has a strong dislike or hatred of women.