moralising

[US]/[ˈmɒrəˌlaɪzɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈmɔːrəˌlaɪzɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Characterized by moralising; given to expressing moral opinions.
v.To give moral instruction, often in a patronising way.
v. (intransitive)To express disapproval of someone's behaviour or actions in a patronising way.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

moralising tone

stop moralising

moralising about

constantly moralising

moralising lecture

avoid moralising

moralising parents

moralising stance

without moralising

moralising tendency

Example Sentences

the teacher stopped moralising about healthy eating and started discussing the science behind it.

i dislike it when people moralise about my life choices without knowing the full story.

he tends to moralise, lecturing everyone on the importance of responsibility.

the film avoids heavy moralising and instead focuses on character development.

she found his constant moralising tiresome and walked away from the conversation.

the author subtly critiques societal norms without resorting to overt moralising.

instead of moralising, the parent offered support and understanding to their child.

the play explores complex themes without preaching or moralising to the audience.

the novel’s strength lies in its nuanced characters, not in any heavy moralising.

we need to move beyond moralising and focus on practical solutions to the problem.

the speaker avoided moralising and instead presented the facts objectively.

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