transphobic

adjective

trans·​pho·​bic ˌtran(t)s-ˈfō-​bik How to pronounce transphobic (audio)
ˌtranz-
: having or showing discrimination against, aversion to, or fear of transgender people
If you go out of your way to intentionally misgender someone, however, that is transphobic.Catherine Caruso

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Musk has directed some of his transphobic remarks against his own daughter, who is transgender. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 Donaldson, a longtime friend of Tyson's, has previously come to her defense when Tyson has been on the receiving end of transphobic attacks. Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024 Trump and aides denounced the joke, one of several racist comments by speakers during an event that also included misogynistic, transphobic and other offensive remarks. David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 But critics say the ads are both inaccurate and offensive, based on homophobic and transphobic misconceptions about LGBTQ+ people preying upon children. Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024 This comes six years after the brand’s former chief marketing officer made transphobic comments in a Vogue interview, triggering major changes at the company. Sam Reed, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2024 The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show went on a four-year hiatus due to poor ratings and some brand controversy regarding transphobic comments from Ed Razek, then the chief marketing officer for L Brands. Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024 The transphobic social media attacks that came after, also included in the film, were equally painful. Tomris Laffly, TIME, 13 Sep. 2024 By Abby Monteil August 15, 2024 Longlegs director Oz Perkins weighed in on the online discourse surrounding his acclaimed horror film with some choice words for transphobic bigots. Abby Monteil, Them, 15 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

trans- + -phobic, after transphobia

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of transphobic was in 1993

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“Transphobic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transphobic. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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