Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bleeding-heart-liberal
noun
/ˈbliːdɪŋ hɑrt ˈlɪbərəl/
Definition
A person who is perceived as being excessively sympathetic to the plight of the underprivileged, often used in a derogatory sense.
Examples
- Many see her as a bleeding-heart-liberal for her strong stance on immigration reform.
- His bleeding-heart-liberal views often lead to heated debates with more conservative peers.
- She was labeled a bleeding-heart-liberal after advocating for higher taxes on the wealthy to fund social programs.
Meaning
Typically used to describe individuals, especially in politics, who advocate for social justice, welfare programs, and policies that favor humanitarian concerns, sometimes at the expense of perceived practicality or fiscal responsibility.
Synonyms
- Social justice advocate
- Progressive
- Humanitarian
- Bleeding heart
- Compassionate liberal
