Pronunciation: /ˈvɜrtʃu ˈsɪɡnəlɪŋ/
noun a noun referring to the act of expressing opinions or beliefs in order to demonstrate moral correctness or virtue
A1 I don't understand what virtue signalling means.
A2 She often accuses others of virtue signalling.
B1 The politician's speech was seen as virtue signalling by many voters.
B2 The company's donation to charity was criticized as virtue signalling by some analysts.
C1 The professor's constant virtue signalling in class discussions became tiresome for some students.
C2 The celebrity's social media posts were seen as nothing more than virtue signalling by the public.
verb not applicable
A1 She virtue signals by posting about her volunteer work on social media.
A2 He often virtue signals by sharing articles about environmental issues.
B1 The politician was accused of virtue signalling when he publicly supported a controversial policy.
B2 Some people believe that celebrities engage in virtue signalling to improve their public image.
C1 The company's CEO was criticized for virtue signalling instead of taking concrete actions to address social issues.
C2 Many activists argue that virtue signalling is a distraction from real social change.
adjective not applicable
A1 She often engages in virtue signalling behavior to show off her moral values.
A2 The politician's virtue signalling speeches are becoming more frequent.
B1 The company's virtue signalling campaign was criticized for being insincere.
B2 Many celebrities are accused of virtue signalling on social media.
C1 The author's use of virtue signalling themes in their novel sparked a debate among critics.
C2 Some argue that the charity event was more about virtue signalling than actually helping those in need.
adverb not applicable
A1 She always posts about her volunteer work on social media, virtue signalling her good deeds.
A2 The politician's speech was full of virtue signalling, trying to show off his moral values.
B1 The company's public statement seemed more like virtue signalling than genuine concern for the environment.
B2 Some people accuse celebrities of virtue signalling when they speak out on social issues.
C1 The author's constant virtue signalling in his writing can come across as insincere.
C2 It is important to distinguish between genuine activism and mere virtue signalling in the public sphere.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I don't understand what virtue signalling means.
A2 She accused him of virtue signalling during the meeting.
B1 The politician's speech was seen as virtue signalling by many voters.
B2 Some people use virtue signalling as a way to gain social approval.
C1 The company's public commitment to sustainability was criticized as virtue signalling.
C2 Virtue signalling can sometimes be seen as insincere or self-serving.
preposition not applicable
A1 I don't understand what virtue signalling means.
A2 She often accuses others of virtue signalling.
B1 The politician's speech was seen as virtue signalling by many voters.
B2 Some people use virtue signalling as a way to gain social approval.
C1 Virtue signalling can sometimes be seen as insincere or self-serving.
C2 The company's public commitment to sustainability was dismissed as mere virtue signalling by critics.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I don't understand what virtue signalling means.
A2 She always posts about social issues online, but some say it's just virtue signalling.
B1 Virtue signalling can sometimes be seen as insincere or self-serving.
B2 The politician's speech was criticized for being nothing more than virtue signalling.
C1 It is important to distinguish genuine activism from mere virtue signalling.
C2 The company's public support for environmental causes was seen as virtue signalling by some critics.
interjection not applicable
A1 Virtue signalling! Look at me helping the elderly cross the street.
A2 Virtue signalling! I always recycle my plastic bottles.
B1 Virtue signalling! Posting about donating to charity on social media is not always genuine.
B2 Virtue signalling! Some people only care about appearing morally superior.
C1 Virtue signalling! It's important to be sincere in your actions rather than just seeking approval.
C2 Virtue signalling! True virtue comes from genuine intentions, not just for show.
article not applicable
A1 Some people engage in virtue signalling to show off their good intentions.
A2 Virtue signalling is often seen on social media platforms as a way to gain approval from others.
B1 It is important to distinguish between genuine acts of kindness and virtue signalling.
B2 The debate over virtue signalling continues to be a topic of discussion in the media.
C1 Critics argue that virtue signalling can be a form of moral grandstanding.
C2 Understanding the motivations behind virtue signalling requires a deeper analysis of social dynamics.
formal The act of publicly expressing opinions or sentiments to demonstrate moral values is often referred to as virtue signalling.
informal She's always virtue signalling on social media to show off how caring she is.
slang Stop virtue signalling just to impress others, be genuine instead.
figurative His constant virtue signalling was like a neon sign flashing 'look how good I am'.
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