sexist

BrE /ˈseksɪst/ AmE /ˈseksɪst/

adjective en → es

1 DISCRIMINATION [attributive, predicative] B2

showing prejudice or discrimination against people of a particular sex, especially women

sexista, discriminatorio por razón de sexo

  • be sexist towards somebody/something

Collocations sexist behavior · sexist language

  • The company has a policy against sexist behavior.

    La empresa tiene una política contra el comportamiento sexista.

2 ATTITUDE [attributive, predicative] B2

having or showing attitudes and beliefs that women are less capable than men, especially in terms of work and education

sexista, machista

  • be sexist about something

Collocations sexist attitudes · sexist beliefs

  • He is sexist about women's abilities in the workplace.

    Él es sexista respecto a las capacidades de las mujeres en el lugar de trabajo.