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moralista

/moraˈlista/noun / adjectiveC1
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Meaning · noun

moralist, preachy person

  • someone who expresses moral judgments or preaches ethics, often rigidly
  • an author who reflects on human nature and morals (literary/historical sense)

In a sentence

Non fare il moralista con me: so badare a me stesso.

Don't act preachy with me: I can take care of myself.

I critici lo consideravano un moralista ipocrita.

The critics considered him a hypocritical moralist.

Non mi piacciono quelle moraliste che giudicano le scelte altrui.

I don't like those preachy people who judge others' choices.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
moralistasingular
moralisti / moralisteplural

Usage notes

  • In everyday speech, often derogatory for someone judgmental or prudish.
  • Plural forms: 'moralisti' (masculine) and 'moraliste' (feminine).
  • plural moralisti / moraliste

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Meaning · adjective

moralistic, moralist

  • moralistic; expressing narrow or judgmental moral views
  • (as noun, m/f) someone who promotes strict morals, often priggishly

In a sentence

Non sopporto i suoi toni moralisti quando parla di scelte personali.

I can't stand his moralistic tone when he talks about personal choices.

È sempre stata troppo moralista per capire i problemi degli altri.

She has always been too moralistic to understand other people's problems.

Il film evita giudizi moralisti e racconta i fatti in modo oggettivo.

The film avoids moralistic judgements and tells the facts objectively.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
moralistamasculine · singular
moralistafeminine · singular
moralistimasculine · plural
moralistefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • As an adjective, feminine plural ends in '-iste' and masculine plural in '-isti'.
  • Often carries a pejorative connotation implying hypocrisy or preachy moralizing.

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