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ageist Synonyms

Another word for ageist

Choosing another word for ageist depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Characterized by or showing prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age, especially against older people.

Usage Example

"The company faced criticism for its discriminatory hiring practices that systematically excluded older applicants."

Strong
discriminatory
prejudiced
Weak
biased

• noun (Context 2)

A person who holds prejudiced attitudes or discriminates against others on the basis of their age.

Usage Example

"He was labeled an bigot after making dismissive remarks about the capabilities of senior employees."

Weak
bigot
chauvinist

Opposites of ageist

The opposite of ageist shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inclusive
egalitarian
unbiased
See all opposites of ageist

• Nearby Words

age
aged
ageism
ageist
ageless
agelessly
agelessness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ageist. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ageist
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