sexism
noun
sex·ism ˈsek-ˌsi-zəm 
1
: prejudice or discrimination based on sex
especially : discrimination against women
2
: behavior, conditions, or attitudes that foster stereotypes of social roles based on sex
sexist
ˈsek-sist
adjective or noun 
Example Sentences
the problem of sexism in language
Recent Examples on the Web Another common theme is abject sexism—no great surprise, given the demographics of fantasy football, which, according to Ruihley, skew heavily male. 
Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2022 Not doing so, Baker said, erases the sexism underlying laws that seek to exert control over women's bodies. Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 The sexism came to a head in 1999, when organizers at an event in South Africa wanted the female competitors to surf on flat waters. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022 There is sexism implicit in collective hatred toward Anne Hathaway. Jenny Singer, Glamour, 24 May 2022 There’s no reason to believe the main impetus is sexism. Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2022 Some supporters say the criticism against the prime minister smacks of sexism. Kostya Manenkov And Karl Ritter, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2022 The new comments come as some fans remain convinced Campbell secretly will return and this is all an Andrew Garfield-esque ruse — but accusing the studio of sexism would be one heck of a commitment to the bit. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 9 Aug. 2022 Truss herself has downplayed the comparisons — and suggested there is a whiff of sexism in such remarks. William Booth, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 See More
Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2022 Not doing so, Baker said, erases the sexism underlying laws that seek to exert control over women's bodies. Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 The sexism came to a head in 1999, when organizers at an event in South Africa wanted the female competitors to surf on flat waters. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022 There is sexism implicit in collective hatred toward Anne Hathaway. Jenny Singer, Glamour, 24 May 2022 There’s no reason to believe the main impetus is sexism. Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2022 Some supporters say the criticism against the prime minister smacks of sexism. Kostya Manenkov And Karl Ritter, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2022 The new comments come as some fans remain convinced Campbell secretly will return and this is all an Andrew Garfield-esque ruse — but accusing the studio of sexism would be one heck of a commitment to the bit. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 9 Aug. 2022 Truss herself has downplayed the comparisons — and suggested there is a whiff of sexism in such remarks. William Booth, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
sex entry 1 + -ism (as in racism)
First Known Use
1963, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
sexism
noun
sex·ism ˈsek-ˌsi-zəm
: distinction and especially unjust distinction based on gender and made against one person or group (as women) in favor of another