Word info

virtue signalling

Speech parts

1. virtue signalling - Noun

2. virtue signalling - Verb

Meaning

virtue signalling (uncountable)

(derogatory, chiefly in the context of political and social justice issues) The practice of expressing a particular opinion or performing a particular action in an attempt to make oneself look virtuous: commonly defensively in response to, or anticipation of, criticism; or aggressively, in assuming a moral posture in attacking an opponent.

virtue signalling

present participle of virtue signal

virtue-signalling (uncountable)

Alternative form of virtue signalling

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

virtue-signalling

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