adjective
- opposed to or rejecting femininity or feminine qualities; characterized by hostility toward feminine traits or women's interests
Usage: often used in academic or critical contexts; can describe attitudes, ideologies, or cultural movements
Examples
- The movement was criticized for its antifeminine rhetoric and dismissal of women's concerns.
- Some scholars argue that certain cultural practices reflect antifeminine biases.
- The antifeminine attitudes of the organization became apparent in their hiring practices.
- He adopted an antifeminine stance that rejected traditionally feminine expressions of emotion.
- The antifeminine ideology of the group excluded women from leadership roles.