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 show’s conservative leanings have become harder and harder to stomach amid the rise of MAGA — cast members’ donation histories are easier to ignore than their likes on wildly transphobic posts. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

Trump criticized Andrews, using a transphobic nickname for her, for her stance on gender-affirming care for children and young people. — Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026

Court records detailed a volatile relationship between McKinsey, his estranged wife and her parents, including allegations of transphobic abuse and a bitter custody dispute. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2026

The articles by Davidson and Craven in this sense exemplify a broader transphobic trend in the UK legacy media that minimizes or omits reference to the suffering of trans people. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 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