All moralistic synonyms
morΒ·alΒ·ist
M m adj moralistic
- moral β of, relating to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.
- legitimate β according to law; lawful: the property's legitimate owner.
- innocent β free from moral wrong; without sin; pure: innocent children.
- virtuous β conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.
- honest β honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- proper β adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
- honorable β in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- principled β imbued with or having moral principles (often used in combination): high-principled.
- humane β characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed: humane treatment of prisoners.
- duplicitous β marked or characterized by duplicity.
- self-righteous β confident of one's own righteousness, especially when smugly moralistic and intolerant of the opinions and behavior of others.
- sanctimonious β making a hypocritical show of religious devotion, piety, righteousness, etc.: They resented his sanctimonious comments on immorality in America.
- unnatural β contrary to the laws or course of nature.
- insincere β not sincere; not honest in the expression of actual feeling; hypocritical.
- deceptive β If something is deceptive, it encourages you to believe something which is not true.
- false β not true or correct; erroneous: a false statement.
- righteous β characterized by uprightness or morality: a righteous observance of the law.
- deserved β rightfully earned or merited; just
- lawful β allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law: a lawful enterprise.
- wholesome β conducive to moral or general well-being; salutary; beneficial: wholesome recreation; wholesome environment.
- innocent β free from moral wrong; without sin; pure: innocent children.
- worthy β having adequate or great merit, character, or value: a worthy successor.
- meet β greatest lower bound
- clean β Something that is clean is free from dirt or unwanted marks.
- conscientious β Someone who is conscientious is very careful to do their work properly.
- correct β If something is correct, it is in accordance with the facts and has no mistakes.
- decent β Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality.
- fair β free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
- fitting β adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- good β Graph-Oriented Object Database
- just β guided by truth, reason, justice, and fairness: We hope to be just in our understanding of such difficult situations.
- kosher β Judaism. fit or allowed to be eaten or used, according to the dietary or ceremonial laws: kosher meat; kosher dishes; a kosher tallith. adhering to the laws governing such fitness: a kosher restaurant.
- noble β distinguished by rank or title.
- respectable β worthy of respect or esteem; estimable; worthy: a respectable citizen.
- right β in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- square β a rectangle having all four sides of equal length.
- straight β without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.
- upright β erect or vertical, as in position or posture.
- upstanding β upright; honorable; straightforward.
- right-minded β having correct, honest, or good opinions or principles.
- christian β A Christian is someone who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- affected β If you describe someone's behaviour as affected, you disapprove of the fact that they behave in an unnatural way that is intended to impress other people.
- artificial β Artificial objects, materials, or processes do not occur naturally and are created by human beings, for example using science or technology.
- assuming β You use assuming or assuming that when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences.
- bland β If you describe someone or something as bland, you mean that they are rather dull and unexciting.
- canting β insincere; hypocritical
- captious β apt to make trivial criticisms; fault-finding; carping
- double β twice as large, heavy, strong, etc.; twofold in size, amount, number, extent, etc.: a double portion; a new house double the size of the old one.
- double-dealing β duplicity; treachery; deception.
- faithless β not adhering to allegiance, promises, vows, or duty: the faithless behavior of Benedict Arnold.