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Definition of microaggressor

microaggressor

/ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊ.əˈɡɹɛs.ɚ/
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Plural:microaggressors
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Adjective:microaggressive
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microaggressor Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who makes a subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comment or takes an action that marginalizes a member of a minority or marginalized group.

Example

"During the workplace inclusion seminar, the speaker emphasized that a microaggressor often does not realize the cumulative emotional toll their casual remarks take on colleagues."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The term is primarily used in sociological and psychological contexts and often implies that the perpetrator is unaware of the discriminatory or marginalizing nature of their behavior.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'microaggression' (coined in 1970 by American psychiatrist Chester M. Pierce), combining the prefix 'micro-' with 'aggressor' to denote the individual committing the subtle offense.

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