Microaggression

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Pronunciation: /ˌmaɪkroʊəˈɡrɛʃən/

Definitions of microaggression

noun a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group

Example Sentences

A1 I heard someone say a mean comment, it felt like a microaggression.

A2 She didn't realize her joke was actually a microaggression towards him.

B1 The workplace training focused on identifying and addressing microaggressions.

B2 He attended a seminar on how to prevent microaggressions in the workplace.

C1 The company implemented a zero-tolerance policy for any form of microaggression.

C2 She conducted research on the long-term effects of microaggressions on marginalized communities.

Examples of microaggression in a Sentence

formal The professor addressed the issue of microaggression in the workplace during the seminar.

informal She didn't realize her comment was a microaggression towards her coworker.

slang I can't stand when people make those subtle microaggressions.

figurative His constant criticism felt like a series of microaggressions.

Grammatical Forms of microaggression

past tense

microaggressed

plural

microaggressions

comparative

more microaggressive

superlative

most microaggressive

present tense

microaggresses

future tense

will microaggress

perfect tense

has microaggressed

continuous tense

is microaggressing

singular

microaggression

positive degree

microaggressive

infinitive

to microaggress

gerund

microaggressing

participle

microaggressed

Origin and Evolution of microaggression

First Known Use: 1970 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'microaggression' was coined by psychiatrist Dr. Chester M. Pierce in the 1970s during his work on racial microaggressions.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of racial microaggressions, the term has since evolved to encompass various forms of subtle discrimination or insults based on a person's race, gender, sexual orientation, or other identity characteristics.