Zealotry

usgb/ˈzelətri/
noun

Extreme passion or enthusiasm, especially in relation to a belief or cause.

His zealotry for the environment made him a powerful advocate for climate change policies.
Visual representation of "zealotry" - Extreme passion or enthusiasm, especially in relation to a belief or cause

Often appears as...

  • religious zealotry
  • political zealotry
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Negative Nuance

Zealotry implies excessive zeal and can be viewed negatively as blind passion or intolerance.

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His zealotry blinded him to other people's perspectives.
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Strong Commitment

Use 'zealotry' to describe someone with extreme commitment to a cause, often going beyond what is considered reasonable.

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The reformer's zealotry led him to overlook the complexity of the issues.
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Not Always Positive

While 'zealotry' involves passion, it isn't always positive and often suggests a stubborn or single-minded approach.

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Her zealotry for the project ignored all criticism.
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bigotrydogmatismextremismfanaticismintolerancemilitancypartisanshipradicalisation
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