TW Dictionary logoTW Dictionaryby Toppers' Wisdom

moralistic

/ˌmɒrəˈlɪstɪk/adjective

उच्चारण मॉरलिस्टिक

उपदेशात्मक, नैतिकता का ढिंढोरा पीटने वाला

Advanced word

adjective
  1. 1

    disapproving

    having or showing very fixed ideas about what is right and wrong, especially when this causes you to judge other people's behaviour

    उपदेशात्मक, नैतिकता का ढिंढोरा पीटने वाला

    • The novel is spoiled by its moralistic tone.
    • Her uncle took a very moralistic view of the matter.

    Synonyms sanctimonious preachy self-righteous judgemental puritanical

    Opposite tolerant broad-minded permissive

◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?

Do not confuse moralistic (judging others too strictly, disapproving) and moral (concerned with right and wrong, or behaving well).

Moralistic (दूसरों को बहुत कठोरता से परखने वाला, नकारात्मक अर्थ) और moral (सही-गलत से संबंधित, या अच्छा आचरण करने वाला) में confuse न करें।