Moralizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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moralizing

[ ˈmɒrəlaɪzɪŋ ]

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in a speech

To preach or teach a moral lesson, especially in a tedious or self-righteous way. It often involves criticizing others for their behavior.

Synonyms

chastise, lecture, preach, sermonize

Examples of usage

He couldn't stop moralizing about the importance of honesty in his speech.
She tends to moralize about the virtues of hard work whenever someone is lazy.
Don't waste your time moralizing about other people's choices.
I don't appreciate you moralizing at me. I can make my own decisions.
Stop moralizing and just let people live their lives.

Translations

Translations of the word "moralizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 moralizante

🇮🇳 नैतिकता का उपदेश देना

🇩🇪 moralisierend

🇮🇩 menggurui

🇺🇦 моралізаторство

🇵🇱 moralizowanie

🇯🇵 説教じみた

🇫🇷 moraliser

🇪🇸 moralizante

🇹🇷 ahlak dersi vermek

🇰🇷 도덕적 설교

🇸🇦 الوعظ الأخلاقي

🇨🇿 moralizování

🇸🇰 moralizovanie

🇨🇳 道德说教

🇸🇮 moraliziranje

🇮🇸 siðferðislegar predikanir

🇰🇿 моральдық нұсқау

🇬🇪 მორალიზირება

🇦🇿 əxlaqi nəsihət

🇲🇽 moralizante

Word origin

The word 'moralizing' comes from the verb 'moralize', which originated in the late 14th century. It is derived from the Old French word 'moraliser', meaning 'to explain in a moral sense'. The concept of moralizing has been present in various cultures throughout history, often used as a tool for teaching ethical principles and values.