moralism

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But it also hamstrung by its earnestness, with a tone of finger-wagging moralism that is the antithesis of fun.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2023

Born in Virginia and educated in history and political science at Johns Hopkins University, Wilson became a respected intellectual in his fields with an interest in public service and a profound sense of moralism.

From Textbooks • Jul. 28, 2021

And he seems less driven by moralism than bound by legalism.

From Washington Post • May 24, 2019

The original screenwriter, Walon Green, wanted to upend the usual moralism and mythology of the West.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2019

How should moralism, that frowns on this wicked world, be reconciled with pantheism and optimism, that hug it to their bosom?

From Character and Opinion in the United States by Santayana, George