moralism

/mɒrˈælɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

the practice of or an attitude of giving excessive importance to moral principles and rules, especially in a way that is seen as narrow or hypocritical

“His moralism led him to judge others more harshly than himself.”

Synonyms

  • moralizing
  • sanctimony

Antonyms

  • amoralism
  • immorality