double standard
noun
1
: a set of principles that applies differently and usually more rigorously to one group of people or circumstances than to another
especially
: a code of morals that applies more severe standards of sexual behavior to women than to men
2
Examples of double standard in a Sentence
She argued that society applies a double standard in dealing with women who commit adultery.
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But that system came with a double standard — one that favored Americans and penalized everyone else.
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Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
This same double standard applies to everything.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Because of the inconsistency, some have flagged Johnson’s apparent double standards and raised questions about whether the delay is even allowed.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
Having double standards for players is a surefire way to lose the locker room.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
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Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
This same double standard applies to everything.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Because of the inconsistency, some have flagged Johnson’s apparent double standards and raised questions about whether the delay is even allowed.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 7 Oct. 2025
Having double standards for players is a surefire way to lose the locker room.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for double standard
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“Double standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20standard. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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