'misogynistic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'misogynia,' where 'misos' meant 'hatred' and 'gynē' meant 'woman.'

'misogynia' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'misogynia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'misogyny,' from which 'misogynistic' is derived.

Initially, it meant 'hatred of women,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.