misogynous
Hostile toward females
Misogynous means having or showing hatred, contempt, or prejudice against women.
It functions as the adjectival form of misogyny and is interchangeable with the more common misogynistic.
His misogynous remarks cost him his job.
The word applies to attitudes, behaviors, speech, or cultural products that demean or devalue women.
Gender-based prejudice
- patriarchyMale-dominated social order
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
- male supremacyMen's assumed superiority
- antifeminismOpposition to gender equality
toxic masculinity · male chauvinist · gender bias · machismo · hypermasculinity · gender discrimination · incel · manosphere
Disdainful disregard
- disdainScornful disregard
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
- belittlingExpressing contempt or dismissiveness
- demeaningCausing loss of respect
dismissive · objectification · dehumanizing · condescending · patronizing · scornful · disparaging · degrading
Unequal distribution of resources
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
- glass ceilingUnacknowledged limit blocking advancement
- wage gapDisparity in earnings
double standard · workplace discrimination · exclusionary · marginalization · systemic · institutional
Aggressive, unwanted targeting
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- gaslightingManipulation causing self-doubt
- mansplainingCondescending male explanation
- silencingStopping noise or dissent
trolling · catcalling · slut-shaming · victim-blaming · exclusion · undermining · gatekeeping · stereotyping
sexism
Gender-based prejudice
- patriarchyMale-dominated social order
- chauvinismMilitant devotion to group
- male supremacyMen's assumed superiority
antifeminism · toxic masculinity · male chauvinist · gender bias · machismo · hypermasculinity · gender discrimination · incel · manosphere · red pill
contempt
Disdainful disregard
- disdainScornful disregard
- hostilityAntagonistic disposition toward others
- belittlingExpressing contempt or dismissiveness
demeaning · dismissive · objectification · dehumanizing · condescending · patronizing · scornful · disparaging · degrading · sneering
inequality
Unequal distribution of resources
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- prejudicePreformed unfavorable opinion
- glass ceilingUnacknowledged limit blocking advancement
wage gap · double standard · workplace discrimination · exclusionary · marginalization · systemic · institutional
harassment
Aggressive, unwanted targeting
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- gaslightingManipulation causing self-doubt
- mansplainingCondescending male explanation
silencing · trolling · catcalling · slut-shaming · victim-blaming · exclusion · undermining · gatekeeping · stereotyping · name-calling
misogynouspro-woman
Supportive of females
feminist · chivalrous · gallant · womanist · good-natured
misogynousfeminist
Gender equality proponent
egalitarian · equalist · nonsexist · progressive · gender-neutral
misogynousgood-natured
Having a friendly temperament
benevolent · respectful · tolerant · accepting · kind-hearted