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Your casual misogyny

UK //jɔː kæʒuəl maɪˈsɒdʒəni//US //jʊr ˈkæʒuəl maɪˈsɑdʒəni//

Definition

An informal or relaxed attitude that expresses dislike or prejudice against women.

In simple words: Your relaxed or informal dislike of women.

Examples

  • His remarks often reflect your casual misogyny at social gatherings.
  • They laughed off your casual misogyny as just bad humor.
  • Your casual misogyny shows up in the way you talk about female colleagues.
  • She pointed out your casual misogyny when you dismissed her ideas.
  • Watch for your casual misogyny in jokes about women's roles.

Usage notes

Use in discussions about behavior that dismisses or belittles women subtly. It's informal and can be considered accusatory.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of someone casually dropping insensitive jokes about women.

Collocations

  • display casual misogyny
  • accuse of casual misogyny
  • recognize casual misogyny

Synonyms

  • subtle sexism
  • light misogyny
  • informal prejudice
  • casual discrimination

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'casual sexism', missing nuance.
  • Using 'misogyny' incorrectly to describe general disagreements.
  • Not recognizing the subtlety in 'casual' versus overt behaviors.