sexist meaning
UK US /ˈsɛksɪst/ 2 syllables
sexist (adjective): discriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of men's attitude toward women).
sexist has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.
sexist as an adjective
- discriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of men's attitude toward women)
Similar: prejudiced
sexist as a noun
- a man with a chauvinistic belief in the inferiority of women
Synonyms: male chauvinist
Type of: antifeminist
Related forms: sexism
How to pronounce sexist
sexist is pronounced /ˈsɛksɪst/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SE · words ending in ST · 6-letter words
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