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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Which still doesn’t entirely assuage my guilt when the Atlantic runs yet another transphobic screed.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
In 2021, the CBS sequel series Clarice addressed Buffalo Bill's transphobic legacy by introducing a trans character, played by activist Jen Richards, who was forced to reckon with the impact of the serial killer's fame.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
The show was moved to the Varsity Theater in an apparent reaction to Chappelle's transphobic material featured in Netflix specials that were released at the time.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Gervais, who chose not to show up tonight, has drawn backlash in the past for transphobic jokes in his stand-up routines.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Gervais has made transphobic jokes in specials and transphobic comments online.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
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 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
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Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
In 2021, the CBS sequel series Clarice addressed Buffalo Bill's transphobic legacy by introducing a trans character, played by activist Jen Richards, who was forced to reckon with the impact of the serial killer's fame.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
The show was moved to the Varsity Theater in an apparent reaction to Chappelle's transphobic material featured in Netflix specials that were released at the time.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Gervais, who chose not to show up tonight, has drawn backlash in the past for transphobic jokes in his stand-up routines.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Gervais has made transphobic jokes in specials and transphobic comments online.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
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 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
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“Transphobic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transphobic. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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