misogynistic
adjective
mi·sog·y·nis·tic
mə-ˌsä-jə-ˈni-stik 
: feeling, showing, or characterized by hatred of or prejudice against women : of, relating to, or being a misogynist
misogynistic attitude/behaviors
a song with misogynistic lyrics
As you might imagine, the group's ethos is extremely misogynistic and accepting of violent threats against women.—
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Lincoln BladesThat scrutiny intensified in March, when a university task force released a report that called out the clubs for fostering a misogynistic culture that contributed to the problem of sexual assault.—Chronicle of Higher Education
Chronicle of Higher EducationMajor movie franchises such as "Ghostbusters" and "Star Wars" have been targeted by misogynistic internet trolls in recent years for prominently featuring female characters in leading roles.—Zack Sharf
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misogynistically
adverb
The trouble came rather from … the academics and others …, who, jealous of what she had done, misogynistically snubbed, patronised and criticised her at every turn.
—David Sexton
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—Judy Berman, Time, 3 June 2025
The latter is known for his misogynistic statements, and has promised to follow through on Mr. Yoon’s commitment to abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality & Family.
—Yejin Gim, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2025
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—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 3 June 2025
The latter is known for his misogynistic statements, and has promised to follow through on Mr. Yoon’s commitment to abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality & Family.
—Yejin Gim, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2025
Ye escalate his misogynistic attacks toward Rose while feuding online with Wiz Khalifa, who shares a two-year-old son with Rose.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 May 2025
There is a pathetic patronizing attempt to walk the misogynistic message back with the reassurance that of course the Tribune Editorial Board supports any choice a person makes about childbirth.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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misogynistic
adjective
mi·sog·y·nis·tic
mə-ˌsäj-ə-ˈnis-tik
: having or showing a hatred and distrust of women
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