Definition
deadnamed
verb
- to refer to a transgender or non-binary person by their former name instead of their chosen name
Usage: past tense and past participle of deadname; considered disrespectful and harmful; modern usage, primarily in LGBTQ+ contexts
Examples
- She felt hurt when her coworker deadnamed her during the meeting.
- The article was criticized for deadnaming the activist throughout the piece.
- He asked his family not to deadname him after his transition.
- Deadnaming someone without their consent is considered a form of disrespect.
- The organization issued a statement apologizing for deadnaming the speaker in their announcement.