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chauvinistic

chau·vin·ist
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [shoh-vuh-nist]
    • /ˈʃoʊ və nɪst/
    • /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [shoh-vuh-nist]
    • /ˈʃoʊ və nɪst/

Definitions of chauvinistic word

  • adjective chauvinistic If you describe someone as chauvinistic, you believe that they think their own country is more important and morally better than any other. 3
  • adjective chauvinistic If you describe a man or his behaviour as chauvinistic, you disapprove of him for believing that men are naturally better and more important than women. 3
  • noun chauvinistic a person who is aggressively and blindly patriotic, especially one devoted to military glory. 1
  • noun chauvinistic a person who believes one gender is superior to the other, as a male chauvinist or a female chauvinist. 1
  • noun chauvinistic Feeling or displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism. 1
  • adjective chauvinistic sexist, macho 1
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Parts of speech for Chauvinistic

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chauvinistic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for chauvinistic

adj chauvinistic

  • biased — If someone is biased, they prefer one group of people to another, and behave unfairly as a result. You can also say that a process or system is biased.
  • dogmatic — relating to or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas or any strong set of principles concerning faith, morals, etc., as those laid down by a church; doctrinal: We hear dogmatic arguments from both sides of the political spectrum.
  • narrow — of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected: a narrow path.
  • narrow-minded — having or showing a prejudiced mind, as persons or opinions; biased.
  • obstinate — firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.

adjective chauvinistic

  • homophobic — unreasoning fear of or antipathy toward homosexuals and homosexuality.
  • biassed — a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned: illegal bias against older job applicants; the magazine’s bias toward art rather than photography; our strong bias in favor of the idea.
  • impatient — not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience.
  • devoted — Someone who is devoted to a person loves that person very much.
All 64 Synonyms of chauvinistic

Antonyms for chauvinistic

adj chauvinistic

  • broad-minded — If you describe someone as broad-minded, you approve of them because they are willing to accept types of behaviour which other people consider immoral.
  • humanitarian — having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.
  • open-minded — having or showing a mind receptive to new ideas or arguments.
  • tolerant — inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
  • unprejudiced — not prejudiced; without preconception; unbiased; impartial: the unprejudiced view of the judge.
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