antisexuality

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌæntiˈsɛkʃuˌælɪti/

KK: /æntiˈsɛkʃuˌælɪti/

noun

Definition

A belief or stance that opposes or rejects sexual activity or sexuality.

Example

The movement advocates for antisexuality as a way to promote personal autonomy and freedom from societal pressures.

Conversation

Have you heard about the concept of antisexuality?

Yeah, it's quite a controversial topic these days.

I think it's interesting how people view sexuality differently.

Absolutely, some people are really passionate about opposing it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

asexuality

celibacy

abstinence

Antonyms

sexuality

sensuality

eroticism

Root Explanation

Antisexuality is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "sexuality" (from Latin "sexualis", meaning of or pertaining to sex). The term refers to a stance or belief that is against sexual activity or sexual expression.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against, and 'sexuality' relating to sex — this helps you remember that antisexuality refers to being against sexual expression.

Visually Confused Words

unisexuality

pansexuality