misogynist
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /mɪˈsɒdʒɪnɪst/
KK: /mɪˈsɑdʒɪnɪst/
adjective
Definition
Showing a strong dislike or hatred towards women.
Example
His misogynist views were evident in his comments about female colleagues.
Conversation
Did you hear that comment he made during the meeting?
Yeah, it was so misogynist and out of line.
I can't believe people still think like that.
I know, it really shows how much work we still have to do.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sexist
chauvinistic
anti-feminist
Antonyms
feminist
egalitarian
supportive
noun
Definition
A person who has a strong dislike or hatred for women.
Example
The misogynist made offensive comments about women in the meeting.
Conversation
Did you hear about that guy who got fired for his comments?
Yeah, he sounded like a total misogynist to me.
It's really frustrating how some people still think like that.
Root Explanation
Misogynist → It is formed from "miso-" (from Greek "misos", meaning hatred) and "gynē" (meaning woman). The word describes a person who harbors hatred towards women.
Memory Tip
Think of 'hatred' ('miso-') directed at 'women' ('gynē') — that's why a misogynist is someone who dislikes or hates women.
Visually Confused Words
mysogynism
monogynist