transphobic

adjective

trans·​pho·​bic ˌtran(t)s-ˈfō-​bik 

ˌtranz-

: having or showing discrimination against, aversion to, or fear of transgender people

If you go out of your way to intentionally misgender someone, however, that is transphobic.

—Catherine Caruso

Examples of transphobic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The author — who first came under fire in 2020 for making remarks widely condemned as transphobic — has denied being transphobic, defending her views as pro-feminist. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Some users in the comments expressed disapproval of Rowling's visit due to previous comments that many deemed to be transphobic. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 30 June 2026

In recent weeks, both Republican and Democratic state officeholders have distanced themselves from a Republican candidate who has repeatedly made extreme homophobic and transphobic statements. — Matthew Blinstrubas, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026

The Silence of the Lambs Ray talks about tucking and dancing naked in front of the mirror like Buffalo Bill in Silence of the Lambs, and that’s not nearly the most transphobic joke in the movie. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

trans- + -phobic, after transphobia

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for transphobic

• aerobic
• anaerobic
• claustrophobic
• homophobic
• hydrophobic
• phobic