sexist
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
On the left, Marine Tondelier of the Ecologists said the affair was a "symbol of a politico-judicial system incapable of handling the issue of sexist and sexual violence".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Singh carefully notes modern Punjabi music has reproduced sexist tropes and reinforced traditional norms around gender.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
Denver Quarterly evidently bars material that lays bare social evils, since “we do not tolerate submissions that contain hate speech, bigotry, discrimination, or racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, or ableist language or violence of any kind.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
If the narrative that Gen Z is uniquely progressive were true, we would expect Gen Z–ers to be more progressive than older generations by outright rejecting sexist statements.
From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026
My sister made some remark about how cheerleading is stupid and sexist, and my brother told her to shut up.
From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
Vocabulary lists containing sexist
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
A Mango-Shaped Space
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
