sjw

/ɛdʒˈdʌbəl/ or /ˈswɛt/ or /ˈdʒɪd/ or /ˈswɒt/ but commonly pronounced as /ˈswɒ/ or /ˈdʒɪ/ but /ˈswɒ/ is most common, and /ˈswɒ/ or /ˈdʒɪ/ are most common for social justice warrior

Definitions

1. noun

A person, typically younger, who gives the impression of being overly concerned with being seen as socially acceptable and will loudly, vociferously, and often aggressively defend their own opinions or those of a particular group, often in a way that is perceived as intolerant of opposing viewpoints.

“The social media posts about social justice warriors often highlight their hypocrisy and lack of self-awareness.”

2. verb

to speak or act in a way that is perceived as overly concerned with being seen as socially acceptable, typically by loudly, vociferously, and often aggressively defending one’s own opinions or those of a particular group.

“He was accused of sjw-ing on social media, trying to appear as though he was a champion of social justice.”

Synonyms

  • social justice warrior
  • virtue signaler

Antonyms

  • hypocrite
  • socially oblivious