Synonyms for

Sexist

Verb / ˈseksɪst / Another word for sexist — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sexist means someone who treats people unfairly because of their gender. It is wrong to treat someone differently because they are a boy or a girl.

Synonyms & similar words

Synonyms by register

Antonyms

Common collocations

  • sexist remark
  • sexist attitude
  • sexist behavior
  • sexist joke
  • sexist society
  • sexist language
  • sexist comment

Word family

noun sexism
adjective sexist
adverb sexistly

Usage note

Sexist describes attitudes or behavior that show prejudice or discrimination on the basis of sex. It is most commonly used to describe prejudice against women, but can also apply to prejudice against men.

Example sentences

  1. It is wrong to be sexist and treat someone unfairly because of their gender.
  2. Some people believe that only boys can play sports, which is a sexist idea.
  3. Women can do anything that men can do, and it is sexist to think otherwise.
  4. She was discriminated against because she was a woman, which is a sexist act.
  5. It is important to treat everyone equally and not be sexist.

Quotes

  • I think there's still a lot of sexism, and I think that we've made progress in some areas, but I think it's still a very real thing.
  • Sexism is still out there, no matter how much we try to fight it.
  • Sexism is a real thing, and it's not going away anytime soon.

Try these popular words

Explore more words