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Synonyms & Similar Words
self-righteous
sanctimonious
hypocritical
judgmental
critical
preachy
didactic
pedantic
dogmatic
rigid
inflexible
uncompromising
strict
austere
puritanical
censorious
disapproving
condemnatory
reproachful
chiding
scolding
lecturing
hectoring
moralizing
sermonizing
pontifical
holier-than-thou
goody-goody
smug
complacent
superior
condescending
patronizing
tactless
blunt
harsh
severe
stern
unyielding
unrelenting
unforgiving
Meaning of Moralistic
The primary meaning of the word "Moralistic" is having or showing a strong concern with morals, often in a way that is considered annoying or excessive.
Definitions
- Having or showing a strong concern with morals, often in a way that is considered annoying or excessive
- Excessively or self-righteously concerned with being morally correct
- Having a narrow and rigid moral code
Etymology of Moralistic
The word "Moralistic" originates from the Latin word "moralis", meaning "of or relating to morals", and the suffix "-istic", which forms an adjective indicating a tendency or practice
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe someone who is excessively concerned with morals or has a self-righteous attitude towards others
Example Uses
- The moralistic tone of the lecture put many of the students to sleep
- Her moralistic views on social issues often led to heated debates with her friends
- The novel's moralistic ending felt forced and artificial to many readers
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
amoral
immoral
nonjudgmental
open-minded
tolerant
permissive
lenient
flexible
compromising
liberal
broad-minded
forgiving
compassionate
empathetic
understanding
accepting
noncritical
uncensorious
uncondemnatory
unreproachful
unpontifical
unselfrighteous
unpreachy