Sexist is an English word with synonyms like prejudiced or discriminatory. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Sexist meaning
Unfairly discriminatory against one sex in favour of the other.
Synonyms of Sexist
Using Sexist
- The main meaning on this page is: Unfairly discriminatory against one sex in favour of the other.
- Useful related words include: prejudiced, discriminatory, male chauvinist, antifeminist.
- In the example corpus, sexist often appears in combinations such as: sexist and, and sexist, racist sexist.
Context around Sexist
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 9 middle, 9 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Sexist
- In this selection, "sexist" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, inherently, becomes, fennell, comments, culture and especially stand out and add context to how "sexist" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include analyzes how sexist every state and called it sexist and antiquated. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "sexist" sits close to words such as agility, anand and ariel, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with sexist
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Ask why a sexist joke is funny. (7 words)
Defending 'Saltburn': Is the criticism of director Emerald Fennell sexist? (10 words)
He may not be sexist, but his supporters are sexist, especially online. (12 words)
Many have called attention, however, to the fact that the English language isn't inherently sexist in its linguistic system, but rather the way it is used becomes sexist and gender-neutral language could thus be employed. (37 words)
Bloomberg came under fire from Warren and other candidates during Wednesday night’s debate over NDAs signed by past employees and allegations that he made sexist comments and fostered a sexist culture at his company. (35 words)
It is the responsibility of men in this patriarchal society, given their privilege and power, to educate and call attention to friends and colleagues as soon as they hear the slightest hint of sexist violence. (35 words)
Defending 'Saltburn': Is the criticism of director Emerald Fennell sexist? (10 words)
Example sentences (20)
Bloomberg came under fire from Warren and other candidates during Wednesday night’s debate over NDAs signed by past employees and allegations that he made sexist comments and fostered a sexist culture at his company.
He may not be sexist, but his supporters are sexist, especially online.
Report: How Sexist Michigan IsA study from the University of Chicago analyzes how sexist every state in America is.
Many have called attention, however, to the fact that the English language isn't inherently sexist in its linguistic system, but rather the way it is used becomes sexist and gender-neutral language could thus be employed.
All her life, its creator Ruth Handler rejected criticism that the toy encouraged a sexist view of women and could be harmful to girls' views of themselves.
Ask why a sexist joke is funny.
Being physically separated has not reduced the number of racist or sexist incidents, but instead, has led to a rise in microaggressions.
Competitions like Miss World now feel like relics of a sexist past.
Critics called it sexist and antiquated to bar women from showing their arms.
Defending 'Saltburn': Is the criticism of director Emerald Fennell sexist?
Ginsburg’s defenders dismissed concerns about her age and calls for her to resign while President Barack Obama was president and Democrats controlled the Senate as sexist.
Gruden resigned from the Raiders and has not worked as a head coach in the NFL since a series of sexist and homophobic emails were leaked in 2021.
Helmi Dagmar Juvonen, an active player in the Northwest School throughout the 20th century, delivered a dose of unexpected humor and sincerity to the art movement's stoic, often sexist approach.
I do think the series deserves credit for giving Marion, Willie, Elsa, and Irina distinct personalities and dynamics with Indy, a fact that should temper accusations that is sexist.
If a charter school is a public school, the reasoning goes, then it must play by public school rules (in this case, no violating Title IX with sexist dress codes).
In a complex situation, Spain’s government – via its Higher Council for Sports – filed a lawsuit Friday alleging that Rubiales violated the country’s sports laws through sexist acts.
Inclusion is an important stepping stone toward a more virtuous, just, righteous, anti-racist, anti-sexist etc. world, but it’s not a productive political goal.
It is the responsibility of men in this patriarchal society, given their privilege and power, to educate and call attention to friends and colleagues as soon as they hear the slightest hint of sexist violence.
It learn, “Nancy, Bigo was right here,” and ended with a sexist expletive to discuss with Pelosi.
Joe Biden’s political utility and near senility serve as exemptions for his often sexist, racist, and creepy riffs.
Common combinations with sexist
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- sexist and 30×
- and sexist 26×
- racist sexist 16×
- sexist comments 10×
- the sexist 10×
- is sexist 6×
- with sexist 6×
- or sexist 5×
- of sexist 5×
- as sexist 5×