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
Catherine CarusoExamples of transphobic in a Sentence
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Fans online quickly applauded Thirlwall for calling out the Harry Potter author’s slew of transphobic comments over the course of the last few years.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 2 June 2025
This is far from the first time the radio host has been accused of being transphobic.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 29 May 2025
California String of unsolved ‘transphobic’ attacks target MacArthur Park shopkeeper
May 3, 2025
Shoshanna Scholar, director of harm reduction for L.A. County, said the key to saving lives is clear: Ramp up naloxone distribution and overdose prevention efforts in high-risk communities.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
In recent years, the author has become an outspoken critic of transgender activism, sharing social media posts with inflammatory comments and rhetoric that many deem transphobic (a sentiment Rowling has denied).
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Back in February, the actor defended his son after Soulja Boy called him a transphobic slur while publicly feuding with Wayans.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 2 May 2025
Elon Musk’s estranged daughter Vivian Wilson has responded to a transphobic social media comment from her father with a classic quote from RuPaul’s Drag Race.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Coughlan is not the only celebrity to speak out in opposition to Rowling, 59, who first came under fire in 2020 for making comments that were widely condemned as transphobic.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
An onslaught of transphobic social media harassment targeting Earl follows.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 18 Apr. 2025
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Stephen Daw, Billboard, 2 June 2025
This is far from the first time the radio host has been accused of being transphobic.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 29 May 2025
California String of unsolved ‘transphobic’ attacks target MacArthur Park shopkeeper
May 3, 2025
Shoshanna Scholar, director of harm reduction for L.A. County, said the key to saving lives is clear: Ramp up naloxone distribution and overdose prevention efforts in high-risk communities.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
In recent years, the author has become an outspoken critic of transgender activism, sharing social media posts with inflammatory comments and rhetoric that many deem transphobic (a sentiment Rowling has denied).
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Back in February, the actor defended his son after Soulja Boy called him a transphobic slur while publicly feuding with Wayans.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 2 May 2025
Elon Musk’s estranged daughter Vivian Wilson has responded to a transphobic social media comment from her father with a classic quote from RuPaul’s Drag Race.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Coughlan is not the only celebrity to speak out in opposition to Rowling, 59, who first came under fire in 2020 for making comments that were widely condemned as transphobic.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
An onslaught of transphobic social media harassment targeting Earl follows.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Transphobic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transphobic. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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