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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This article discusses Ed Gein’s crimes, as well as transphobic depictions of them on screen.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 7 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
According to The New York Times, Chappelle — who has been under fired for his transphobic jokes in the past — used his comedy set at the Riyadh Comedy Festival to speak about the lack of freedom of speech in the United States, especially in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Gruden’s emails contained racist, misogynistic, transphobic and homophobic statements.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In recent years, Rowling has attracted considerable controversy for making anti-transgender comments, as well as her support for others with transphobic views, while Watson and Radcliffe have both publicly expressed support for the transgender community.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
In 2020, after Rowling posted a series of tweets and a 3,600-word essay that many criticized as transphobic, Watson shared a brief statement voicing her support for the transgender community.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Rowling, who has courted controversy in recent years for her transphobic views, is also attached as an executive producer.
—EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
She also was accused of transphobic comments, mocking gender pronouns at one point.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 7 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
According to The New York Times, Chappelle — who has been under fired for his transphobic jokes in the past — used his comedy set at the Riyadh Comedy Festival to speak about the lack of freedom of speech in the United States, especially in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Gruden’s emails contained racist, misogynistic, transphobic and homophobic statements.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In recent years, Rowling has attracted considerable controversy for making anti-transgender comments, as well as her support for others with transphobic views, while Watson and Radcliffe have both publicly expressed support for the transgender community.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
In 2020, after Rowling posted a series of tweets and a 3,600-word essay that many criticized as transphobic, Watson shared a brief statement voicing her support for the transgender community.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Rowling, who has courted controversy in recent years for her transphobic views, is also attached as an executive producer.
—EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
She also was accused of transphobic comments, mocking gender pronouns at one point.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Transphobic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transphobic. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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