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Definition of microaggressive

microaggressive

/ˌmaɪkroʊəˈɡrɛsɪv/
mi · cro · ag · gres · sive
Adverb:microaggressively
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• adjective

1

Characterized by subtle, indirect, or often unintentional acts of discrimination, prejudice, or invalidation toward members of a marginalized group.

Example

"The supervisor's microaggressive comments about her hair made the workplace environment increasingly uncomfortable."

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• Rhymes for microaggressive

• Nearby Words

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microbicidal
microbicide

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1970s by psychiatrist Chester M. Pierce to describe subtle racial insults, combining the prefix 'micro-' (small) with 'aggressive' (attacking).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Microaggressive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/microaggressive
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