noun
- a subtle, often unconscious act of discrimination or prejudice against a member of a marginalized group
Usage: psychology; sociology
Examples
- Asking someone where they’re ‘really’ from can be a microaggression.
- The professor discussed how microaggressions affect workplace dynamics.
- She experienced daily microaggressions that made her feel unwelcome.
- The training session focused on recognizing microaggressions in conversation.
- His comment about her appearance was an example of a microaggression.
- The study examined the psychological impact of microaggressions on students.