body-shaming
noun
body-sham·ing
ˈbä-dē-ˌshā-miŋ 
variants
or body shaming
: the act or practice of subjecting someone to criticism or mockery for supposed bodily faults or imperfections
Far from being isolated incidents, these jokes … only highlight the fact that body-shaming is very much a problem among men as well as women, with public figures deemed "fair game" when it comes to criticisms of their appearance.—
Philip Ellis
Philip Ellis
body-shaming
adjective
body-shaming comments
body-shaming bullies
Examples of body-shaming in a Sentence
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Kwon moves fluidly from intimate memories of being a Korean American in Los Angeles to keen social critique, touching on body-shaming, mental health, the weight of Korea’s history, and the nuances of diaspora.
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Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
In the past, the fashion industry has been responsible for rampant body-shaming.
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Staff Author,
Parents,
27 June 2026
Under her guidance, the company has embraced its heritage—the glamour and spectacle—without the body-shaming.
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Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
These stars had the perfect comeback for body-shaming internet trolls.
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Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Winslet—who weathered her fair share of body-shaming at the hands of the tabloid media in the ’90s—is not holding back.
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Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
8 Dec. 2025
The resurfaced clip sees Grande directly address beauty standards and body-shaming, shutting down online commentators who fixate on aspects of her body.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Nov. 2025
In an emotional Instagram post, Tallulah opened up about her struggles with body-shaming and reflected on how cruel comments about her appearance once affected her.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
After Ndlovu revealed plans to reverse her BBL due to public criticism, some accused Walker of body-shaming.
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Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
In the past, the fashion industry has been responsible for rampant body-shaming.
—
Staff Author,
Parents,
27 June 2026
Under her guidance, the company has embraced its heritage—the glamour and spectacle—without the body-shaming.
—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
These stars had the perfect comeback for body-shaming internet trolls.
—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Winslet—who weathered her fair share of body-shaming at the hands of the tabloid media in the ’90s—is not holding back.
—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
8 Dec. 2025
The resurfaced clip sees Grande directly address beauty standards and body-shaming, shutting down online commentators who fixate on aspects of her body.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Nov. 2025
In an emotional Instagram post, Tallulah opened up about her struggles with body-shaming and reflected on how cruel comments about her appearance once affected her.
—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
After Ndlovu revealed plans to reverse her BBL due to public criticism, some accused Walker of body-shaming.
—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Body-shaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body-shaming. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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