1. relating to or characterized by microaggressions; involving subtle, often unintentional slights, insults, or discriminatory comments directed at a person based on their identity (such as race, gender, or ethnicity)
Usage: contemporary usage; often used in discussions of workplace, educational, or social dynamics

Examples

• The microaggressive comment about her accent made her feel unwelcome in the meeting.
• Microaggressive behavior in the workplace can accumulate and harm employee morale over time.
• Teachers should be trained to recognize microaggressive remarks they might make without realizing it.
• He didn't intend to be hurtful, but his microaggressive question about where she was 'really' from was offensive.
• The study examined microaggressive interactions in diverse team environments.