I get called unwarranted and warranted derogatory names daily by people claiming moral superiority here and elsewhere.
If he said it he owns it. I read you indicate he applied it to one individual and not women in general. Perhaps there was a personal issue between the two.
I do find myself asking, is she a "C" ? I know women that are.
If any of us were followed around with microphones and all our text messages disseminated our friends and enemies alike would be appalled.
Yet, most of us would describe ourselves as "stand up" people.
Poor taste - okay
Evil person - nah