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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Full of transphobic and misogynistic bars, the streamer’s new song is the sound of the manosphere. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026 Some users in the comments expressed disapproval of Rowling's visit due to previous comments that many deemed to be transphobic. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 30 June 2026 Navratilova has been called homophobic, transphobic, bigoted and worse for her position on women’s sports. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026 Travis Scott and Elliot Page, who play undisclosed roles, have also faced racist transphobic remarks, respectively. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for transphobic

Word History

Etymology

trans- + -phobic, after transphobia

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Jul. 2026.

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