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

In its day, the franchise drew protests from the religious right, but lately it’s been criticized as transphobic. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 31 July 2026

But let’s circle back to the dramatic ending of last week’s Rocky Horror party, when Georgia told Emira about the transphobic comment Charlie had made (alleging that her boyfriend was actually gay). — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026

She has long been criticized for transphobic commentary on X and for funding organizations that fight to exclude trans women from public life. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

After the 2022 final, and again on a team bus after the 2024 Copa América, Argentine players sang a song mocking French players' African heritage, with a transphobic jab thrown at Kylian Mbappé for good measure. — Shann Biglione, Forbes.com, 23 July 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