Lookist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Lookist is an adjective meaning Forming prejudices based on a person's physical appearance.
Meaning
Forming prejudices based on a person's physical appearance.
More Meanings
- One who forms prejudices based on a person's physical appearance.
Example Sentences
Weldon was sent to profile Jordan and worried her subject was a simple reminder of Britain’s “shoddy, lookist, celebrity culture.”
I don't blame racists, sexists, lookists, or any other “ists” for what they personify and perpetuate. They are mere hostages of their egos.
Word Forms
- looksist
- lookists
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include looksist, weightist, brainist, prejudiced, orientationist, heightist.
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