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 message was interpreted as being transphobic amid the national debate over trans athletes. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Rowling’s views on trans persons’ rights, which many have alleged are transphobic. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

These dynamics have given transphobic claims a veneer of legitimacy under the guise of protecting women and children. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

The scandal surfaced when The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal obtained and published stories regarding the emails, which contained racist, misogynistic, transphobic and homophobic statements as well as offensive remarks about Goodell. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 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