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

Rowling, once widely beloved, has become persona non grata in many circles since using her online platform to discuss gender identity and transgender issues in a way that has been widely considered transphobic. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Sousa later told OutKick that she was accused of being transphobic. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Actor Ricky Schroder shared a transphobic, anti-vaccine tribute to Dolly Parton hours after her death. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026

Okay, so what will Kit Harington say when he is inevitably asked by a reasonable journalist about aligning himself with a transphobic nut? — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Aug. 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