CHAUVINISTIC Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

chauvinistic

adjective

as in nationalistic

having or showing excessive favoritism towards one's own country other nations were decidedly irked by the media's chauvinistic coverage of the Olympic Games

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Recent Examples of chauvinistic Unfortunately, the song is marred by a chauvinistic lyric that hasn’t aged well. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026 That is the very core belief of chauvinistic roots that have found favor among the highest ranks of this administration. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026 Cohen plays a chauvinistic man who wakes up in a parallel world dominated by women. — ABC News, 15 May 2026 That is the very core belief of chauvinistic groups that have found favor among the highest ranks of this current administration. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026 Much of that is thanks to casting, which made an effort to diversify contestants and avoided overindexing on the chauvinistic archetypes of old. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026 Taken together, these two governmental decisions diminish the rights and freedoms of women and are the epitome of male chauvinistic decision-making. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026 In the satirical comedy, Sacha Baron Cohen plays a successful and chauvinistic advertising CEO who lives for power and casual flings. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 May 2026

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Adjective

Amid classic activities, including swimming, hiking and craft-making, summer camps have long played a larger role as a nationalistic ritual.

— Derek H. Alderman, The Conversation, 26 June 2026
To add nationalistic insult to injury, the head of Wardex isn’t even American.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

Definition of nationalistic

Adjective

Jean-Marie Le Pen founds the far-right National Front, building it around anti-immigration and nationalist policies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Those films have frequently been described by reviewers and political commentators as advancing narratives aligned with Hindu nationalist politics, although their makers have defended them as fact-based or historically grounded.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of nationalist

Adjective

Stewart wore hers with a chunky pearl choker, red pants, and white sandals for a patriotic look, but the top’s styling potential is endless.

— Claire West, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Some festivalgoers were sheltering under a museum overhang tonight, singing patriotic tunes as rain began falling.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Definition of patriotic

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