moralism
The act or practice of moralizingThe act or practice of moralizing (making moral reflections or judging the morality of others).
» It is not moralism.
Meaning
3 senses(derogatory, often, uncountable, usually)The act or practice of moralizing (making moral reflections or judging the morality of others).
Moralismus
(countable, derogatory, often, usually)A maxim or saying believed by the speaker to embody a moral truth; an instance of moralizing.
a moral maxim
(dated, uncountable, usually)Religious practice that focuses on morality while placing little emphasis on doctrine or the metaphysical; adherence to a system of morality with little or no reference to religion.
Examples
3 sentencesIt is not moralism.
It isn't moralism.
It's not moralism.
Translations
6 languagesOrigin
From French moralisme.From French moralisme.
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Forms
plural: moralismsSynonyms
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6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable