moralistic
説教じみた、道徳を振りかざす
解説 Definition
単に道徳的であるというより、善悪の基準を他人に押しつけるように語ったり振る舞ったりするさまを表す形容詞。上から目線で説教くさい、独善的だという否定的な響きを含むことが多い。
If something is moralistic, it strongly tries to teach people what is right and wrong, often in a way that feels too serious or judgmental. It is often used for books, films, speeches, or comments that seem more focused on giving a lesson than on understanding real life.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
まず moral を「道徳の」と押さえ、そこに -istic が付くと「〜っぽい態度・主張」が前に出る形だと覚えるとよいです。つまり moralistic は、ただ moral なだけでなく、道徳を盾にして人に言い聞かせる感じ。a moralistic tone / moralistic advice のように、説教くさい口調や助言で出やすい語です。moral は中立〜肯定にも使えますが、moralistic は押しつけがまい否定的ニュアンスが強い、この差をセットで覚えると混同しにくくなります。
Start with `moral`, then add `-istic`, which often means "showing a certain style or attitude." So `moralistic` is not just about morals, but about sounding like you are pushing them. Remember common phrases like `a moralistic tone` or `moralistic advice`, and contrast it with the more neutral `moral`.
例文
His moralistic speeches about proper behavior annoyed his colleagues.
正しい振る舞いについて道徳を振りかざす彼の話は、同僚たちをいら立たせた。
The novel was criticized for its moralistic tone, which felt preachy to readers.
その小説は説教くさい調子が強く、読者には押しつけがましいとして批判された。
She disliked the moralistic attitude of people who judged others without understanding their circumstances.
彼女は、相手の事情も理解せずに他人を裁く人たちの説教じみた態度が嫌いだった。
moralistic の類義語・関連語
moralistic の語源・成り立ち Etymology
moralistic は Latin moralis「習慣・作法に関する」由来の moral に、Greek 系の -istic が付いた形。mores や morality と同根で、もとは「人々のならわし」を強く語る感じから「道徳を押しつけがましく説く」に近づいた。
"Moralistic" is built from "moral" and the suffix "-istic." "Moral" comes from Latin "moralis," from "mores," meaning customs or habits. The word first had to do with human behavior and social customs, but it later developed a stronger sense of talking about right and wrong in an often forceful or preachy way. Related words include "morality" and "mores."
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