moralisms

[US]/[ˈmɒrəlɪz(ə)m]/
[UK]/[ˈmɔːrəlɪz(ə)m]/

Translation

n.moralistic pronouncements or teachings, especially when regarded as pompous or hypocritical.; A tendency to preach about morality.

Phrases & Collocations

avoiding moralisms

rejecting moralisms

filled with moralisms

moralism's influence

moralism prevalent

exposing moralisms

criticizing moralisms

moralism's trap

despite moralisms

spouting moralisms

Example Sentences

the novel was criticized for being overly didactic and riddled with moralisms.

her speech avoided simplistic moralisms and instead offered nuanced perspectives.

he rejected the tired moralisms of his parents' generation.

the film subtly undermined the predictable moralisms of the genre.

the author skillfully steered clear of preachy moralisms in the narrative.

the play satirized the hypocrisy behind many common moralisms.

she found the constant moralisms tiresome and patronizing.

the essay challenged the validity of several traditional moralisms.

the story subtly critiques societal moralisms through its characters.

he was weary of lectures and tiresome moralisms from his superiors.

the poem playfully deconstructed conventional moralisms about success.

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