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.—
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Rowling has become a controversial figure in recent years due to her vocal transphobic views shared on social media.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
As for the transphobic posts, Gretchen allegedly liked a post mocking trans influencer and activist Dylan Mulvaney, a few which are posted by extreme right-winger Matt Walsh.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 21 Nov. 2025
In 2019, Rowling followed the transphobic YouTuber Magdalen Berns; people noticed.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Nov. 2025
In our coldly transphobic present, Clean Slate feels like a warm cup of matcha.
—Michael Cuby, Them., 17 Nov. 2025
His opponent, Jim McMullen, previously served as board vice president but was removed in 2022 after a series of social media posts that many deemed anti-LGBTQ — specifically, transphobic.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
He has been criticized for making unscientific and misleading statements, including COVID-19 misinformation and promoting conspiracy theories, and affirming antisemitic, racist, and transphobic comments.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
As a transphobic firestorm sweeps American culture and legislatures, ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio becomes the first trans man to argue a case before the Supreme Court.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Speaking specifically about those spreading transphobic views online, Ellis-Bextor said she was dismayed at the fervor with which many of them spoke.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
As for the transphobic posts, Gretchen allegedly liked a post mocking trans influencer and activist Dylan Mulvaney, a few which are posted by extreme right-winger Matt Walsh.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 21 Nov. 2025
In 2019, Rowling followed the transphobic YouTuber Magdalen Berns; people noticed.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Nov. 2025
In our coldly transphobic present, Clean Slate feels like a warm cup of matcha.
—Michael Cuby, Them., 17 Nov. 2025
His opponent, Jim McMullen, previously served as board vice president but was removed in 2022 after a series of social media posts that many deemed anti-LGBTQ — specifically, transphobic.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
He has been criticized for making unscientific and misleading statements, including COVID-19 misinformation and promoting conspiracy theories, and affirming antisemitic, racist, and transphobic comments.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
As a transphobic firestorm sweeps American culture and legislatures, ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio becomes the first trans man to argue a case before the Supreme Court.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Speaking specifically about those spreading transphobic views online, Ellis-Bextor said she was dismayed at the fervor with which many of them spoke.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Transphobic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transphobic. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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