moralistic — Having or displaying an overly critical point of view on issues of right and wrong, typically with an unfounded air of superiority
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having or displaying an overly critical point of view on issues of right and wrong, typically with an unfounded air of superiority
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmɔːrəˈlɪstɪk/
Korean meaning: 도덕적 우월감을 바탕으로 옳고 그름에 대해 지나치게 비판적이고 설교하는
Korean pronunciation: 모러**리**스틱
Example Sentences
- The movie's moralistic ending felt forced and preachy to most viewers.
- My moralistic neighbor keeps leaving passive-aggressive notes about our 'loud' vacuum cleaner at 2 PM.
- She abandoned her moralistic stance when she found herself in the same difficult situation.
moralistic
ADJECTIVE//ˌmɔːrəˈlɪstɪk//
Having or displaying an overly critical point of view on issues of right and wrong, typically with an unfounded air of superiority
a well-dressed woman stands with her finger pointed accusingly at her seated neighbors, her nose raised high in the air. Her expression shows clear disdain as she lectures the group with an air of superiority. The neighbors around her look uncomfortable and annoyed by her harsh judgment of their choices. Some roll their eyes while others cross their arms defensively in response to her criticism. Her condescending posture and the group's negative reaction show her unfounded sense of moral authority. having an overly critical point of view on right and wrong with an unfounded air of superiority
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Origin
From Latin 'moralis' meaning 'relating to customs or manners,' with the suffix '-istic' added to indicate a tendency or characteristic. The word evolved to describe someone who is excessively concerned with moral principles, often in a judgmental way.
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“The movie's moralistic ending felt forced and preachy to most viewers.”
“My moralistic neighbor keeps leaving passive-aggressive notes about our 'loud' vacuum cleaner at 2 PM.”
“She abandoned her moralistic stance when she found herself in the same difficult situation.”
“His moralistic lecture about healthy eating was interrupted when he ordered a triple cheeseburger.”
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