moralism

• Nom désignant la pratique ou la tendance à moraliser, souvent en énonçant des principes moraux ou en portant des jugements sur la moralité d'autrui.

A noun referring to the practice of moralizing, often involving the expression of moral maxims or judgments about another person's morality.

1. Moral maximC1formal

   A short statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct, often related to ethics.

   Maxime morale

   • His speech was filled with moralisms about hard work and honesty.
   • The old proverb is a well-known moralism.
   • She quoted a moralism from a famous philosopher.

2. Judgmental attitudeC1formal

   The practice of making judgments about other people's moral character or behavior, often in a self-righteous way.

   Moralisme

   • His constant moralism annoyed his friends.
   • The article criticized the moralism of the political leaders.
   • She avoided moralism and instead offered practical advice.

   Synonymesmoralizingsanctimoniousness