virtue signalling
"Virtue signalling" often appears in discussions about social and political issues, where it implies insincere displays of moral values.
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Definition
C1Social Media
(derogatory, informal)Publicly expressing moral viewpoints to gain approval or admiration rather than out of genuine belief.
Example
- Many accused the celebrity of virtue signalling when she tweeted about the cause without taking any real action.
C1Political Discourse
(derogatory, informal)Making statements or actions to show moral superiority, often without sincere commitment.
Example
- The politician's speech was seen as virtue signalling, as it lacked concrete plans for change.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "virtue signalling":