Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

preachiness

noun

/ˈpriːtʃi.nəs/

Definition

The quality of being excessively preachy or moralizing.

Examples

The film was criticized for its preachiness, as it seemed more focused on delivering a message than on storytelling.
Her preachiness turned off many of the listeners who were looking for a more balanced discussion.
While his intentions were good, his preachiness made it hard for people to connect with his ideas.

Meaning

Preachiness refers to a manner of speaking or writing that is overly concerned with teaching or giving moral instruction, often in a way that can feel insincere or overly dogmatic. It can be associated with a tone that seems to lecture rather than engage.