1. Discriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of men's attitude toward women)
   "The company's sexist hiring practices were challenged in court"

1. Someone who discriminates on the basis of gender, esp. a man who discriminates against or denigrates women
   "Her coworker's sexist attitudes made the workplace uncomfortable";
   - male chauvinist

Derived forms: sexists

See also: discriminatory, prejudiced

Type of: antifeminist

Encyclopedia: Sexist