lookism

noun
UK: /ˈluːkɪzəm/
US: /ˈluːkɪzəm/

  1. Prejudice or discrimination based on physical appearance.

    1. Lookism affects hiring, favoring attractive candidates.
    2. She argued that the company's policies promoted lookism, creating an unfair work environment.

  2. Unfair treatment of people based on how attractive they are considered to be.

    1. Lookism is a real problem in the fashion industry.
    2. We need to challenge lookism and promote acceptance of diverse body types and appearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lookism" in English means: Prejudice or discrimination based on physical appearance., Unfair treatment of people based on how attractive they are considered to be..

The phonetic transcription of "lookism" is /ˈluːkɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈluːkɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "lookism": "Lookism affects hiring, favoring attractive candidates.". More examples on the page.