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misogynist

/mɪˈsɑːdʒənɪst/
mi · sog · y · nist
Adverb:misogynistically
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Plural:misogynists
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Adjective:misogynistic
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misogynist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.

Example

"The novel's antagonist is portrayed as an unapologetic misogynist who opposes women's education."

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• adjective

1

Reflecting or exhibiting hatred, dislike, or ingrained prejudice against women.

Example

"The committee condemned the speaker's misogynist remarks during the panel discussion."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'misogynist' can be used as both a noun and an adjective, 'misogynistic' is more commonly preferred in modern usage for the adjective form, leaving 'misogynist' primarily as a noun referring to a person.

• Rhymes for misogynist

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from Ancient Greek 'misogynes', combining 'misein' (to hate) and 'gyne' (woman).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misogynist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misogynist
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