moralism
/ˈmɔrəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- The habit or practice of moralizing, especially when it is annoying or self-righteous.
- His constant moralism about other people's choices drives everyone crazy.
- The book is full of heavy moralism that makes it hard to enjoy the story.
- The speech was less about policy and more about moralism.
- A system of moral principles or a doctrine that emphasizes morality over other considerations.
- The philosopher's moralism focused on duty above all else.
- Some critics argue that the school's strict moralism harms creativity.
- The movement was based on a moralism that valued honesty above profit.
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