Misandrist

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Pronunciation: /mɪˈsændrɪst/

Definitions of misandrist

noun A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against men

Example Sentences

A1 She is a misandrist who dislikes men.

A2 The misandrist refused to work with any male colleagues.

B1 Her misandrist beliefs often lead to conflicts in her relationships.

B2 The misandrist's extreme views on men made her unpopular in the office.

C1 The misandrist's disdain for men was evident in her actions and words.

C2 Despite her misandrist tendencies, she was able to maintain professional relationships with male coworkers.

adjective Showing or characterized by a dislike of or prejudice against men

Example Sentences

A1 She is a misandrist woman who dislikes men.

A2 The misandrist comments made by the character in the movie were unsettling.

B1 Her misandrist beliefs often lead to conflicts with male colleagues.

B2 The misandrist undertones in the novel were evident to readers.

C1 The politician's misandrist views caused controversy among the public.

C2 The author's misandrist portrayal of male characters sparked debate among literary critics.

Examples of misandrist in a Sentence

formal She was accused of being a misandrist due to her negative comments about men in the workplace.

informal I heard she's a misandrist and doesn't trust men at all.

slang Don't listen to him, he's just a misandrist who hates all guys.

figurative Her misandrist views were like a dark cloud hanging over the conversation.

Grammatical Forms of misandrist

past tense

misandristed

plural

misandrists

comparative

more misandrist

superlative

most misandrist

present tense

misandrist

future tense

will misandrist

perfect tense

have misandristed

continuous tense

is misandristing

singular

misandrist

positive degree

misandrist

infinitive

to misandrist

gerund

misandristing

participle

misandristed

Origin and Evolution of misandrist

First Known Use: 1909 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'misandrist' originated from the combination of the prefix 'mis-' meaning hatred or dislike, and the Greek word 'andr-' meaning man.
Evolution of the word: The term 'misandrist' was first used in the early 20th century to describe someone who harbors a hatred or dislike towards men. Over time, the word has been used to highlight issues of gender discrimination and inequality, particularly in the context of feminism and men's rights movements.