Censoriousness

/senˈsɔriəsnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being censorious; a tendency to express harsh disapproval or blame.

Etymology

From 'censorious' with the English noun-forming suffix '-ness,' creating an abstract noun describing the habitual quality of disapproving.

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Internet 'censoriousness' has created a new social phenomenon—people publicly shaming others online to establish their own moral superiority, turning criticism into a performance for an audience.

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