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, who has courted controversy in recent years for her transphobic views, is also attached as an executive producer.
—EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The same year as the 2021 debut of Chappelle’s comedy special The Closer, which was widely criticized for its transphobic humor, the comedian was nominated for four Emmys, winning one for his stint hosting Saturday Night Live.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 11 Aug. 2025
She also was accused of transphobic comments, mocking gender pronouns at one point.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Brace reacted with a barrage of emails and messages to Elise and Jay Flatland saying the organization was transphobic.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2025
The frequent inclusion of what has been called homophobic, racist and transphobic comments did not help their popularity.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 July 2025
The billionaire author has denied being transphobic despite sharing a number of anti-transgender views online, including actively participating in campaigns to bar trans women from sports and from using public restrooms that align with their gender.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 July 2025
Rowling has courted controversy since 2020 for regularly sharing beliefs on social media that many believe are transphobic.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 July 2025
Gruden’s emails were sent to then-Washington Commanders president Bruce Allen and contained racist, misogynistic, transphobic and homophobic statements.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The same year as the 2021 debut of Chappelle’s comedy special The Closer, which was widely criticized for its transphobic humor, the comedian was nominated for four Emmys, winning one for his stint hosting Saturday Night Live.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 11 Aug. 2025
She also was accused of transphobic comments, mocking gender pronouns at one point.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Brace reacted with a barrage of emails and messages to Elise and Jay Flatland saying the organization was transphobic.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2025
The frequent inclusion of what has been called homophobic, racist and transphobic comments did not help their popularity.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 28 July 2025
The billionaire author has denied being transphobic despite sharing a number of anti-transgender views online, including actively participating in campaigns to bar trans women from sports and from using public restrooms that align with their gender.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 July 2025
Rowling has courted controversy since 2020 for regularly sharing beliefs on social media that many believe are transphobic.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 July 2025
Gruden’s emails were sent to then-Washington Commanders president Bruce Allen and contained racist, misogynistic, transphobic and homophobic statements.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Transphobic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transphobic. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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