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Meanings of sexist in English

Portuguese
descriminação/preconceito sexual
Catalan
masclista

A person who discriminates on grounds of sex.

descriminação/preconceito sexual

Sexist.

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Examples for "male chauvinist"
Examples for "male chauvinist"
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And according to Rebecca Lee I am a male chauvinist pig.
The Guardian
2
Louis is a preening male chauvinist in a three-piece suit.
The Guardian
3
Clearly he combines Western tastes with the worst characteristics of the Iranian male chauvinist.
The Guardian
4
Hoot was, like all military aviators, a male chauvinist pig.
Riding rockets
5
My dad was a right old male chauvinist pig, and an alcoholic to boot.
The Guardian
Usage of sexist in English
1
But I was afraid to speak up when others used sexist language.
Feminist dot com
2
However, almost all feminists agree that her impeachment was sexist and discriminatory.
The Guardian
3
Quite a bit of the criticism is sexist and unfair and unrelenting.
Reuters
4
In American hands, terrifying sociopath Finchy is simply sexist buffoon Todd Packer.
The Guardian
5
How can he work for such a sexist boss as Lord Sugar?
The Guardian
6
Ms Ardern said she did not find the interview sexist or insulting.
Radio NZ
7
Such outdated and sexist statements have no place in any governmental discussion.
The Irish Times
8
It's not acceptable to post abusive, threatening, racist or sexist comments online.
The Guardian
9
Abusive, racist, sexist or violent comments or messages are reported and deleted.
The Guardian
10
Apologies in advance if much of the following seems negative and sexist.
I'm not hanging noodles on your ears and other intriguing idioms...
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She played in a mixed football team with an appalling, sexist coach.
The Guardian
12
The fear of speaking out prevents the exposure of shockingly sexist attitudes.
The Guardian
13
We know that science is sexist because we are sexist about science.
Radio NZ
14
It's more that no one is interested in his racist, sexist views.
The Guardian
15
Watts said that the company's behavior was sexist and sexualizes young girls.
The Guardian
16
But there are ways to write about that without perpetuating sexist tropes.
The Guardian
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Sexist through the time
Sexist across language varieties
Australia
Common
New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Less common
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