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moralizer

/ˈmɔːr.ə.laɪ.zɚ/
(UK: moraliser)
mor · al · iz · er
Plural:moralizers
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Adjective:moralizing
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• noun

1

A person who comments on issues of right and wrong, typically in a self-righteous, judgmental, or preachy manner.

Example

"The novelist was careful not to sound like a moralizer when depicting the characters' flaws."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "moralist" can neutrally refer to a philosopher of ethics, "moralizer" almost always carries a pejorative connotation of someone who is sanctimonious, judgmental, or preachy.

• Rhymes for moralizer

• Nearby Words

moralistic
morality
moralize
moralizer
moralizingly
morally
morals

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb "moralize" (from Medieval Latin moralizare, derived from Latin moralis meaning "pertaining to manners or customs") combined with the agent suffix "-er."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moralizer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moralizer
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