Moralism
Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːrəˌlɪzəm/
Moralism (noun)
- The habit of judging other people’s behaviour as right or wrong, often in a strict and unpleasant way.
- The act of trying to teach people to follow moral rules, especially by strongly encouraging certain behaviour.
- A strong focus on religious or moral standards, used to guide behaviour and judge what is acceptable.
Examples
- Her moralism makes her judge others too quickly.
- Moralism often turns small mistakes into harsh judgment.