mere voyeurism
- noun
- Offensive
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mero voyeurismo
- The documentary was criticized for being mere voyeurism rather than meaningful journalism.
Examples
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Some reality shows are often accused of encouraging mere voyeurism among viewers.
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She worried that reading the diary would be mere voyeurism instead of a tribute to the author.
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His interest in the drama was just mere voyeurism.
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Don't confuse genuine curiosity with mere voyeurism!
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Many people believe the show's focus on personal drama promotes mere voyeurism rather than authentic storytelling.
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The exhibition was criticized for its mere voyeurism, as it failed to engage with the deeper issues of the artwork.
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Her fascination with the celebrity couple's life felt like mere voyeurism, lacking any real connection to their struggles.
Synonyms
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5.1
Being too interested in other people's private lives
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9.9
A shallow interest in a subject without serious study or lasting effort
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9.9
To watch someone or something carefully, often in secret
A shallow, amateur way of doing something without deep commitment
A habit of trying to find out other people's private things
Antonyms
How Engaged
Surface Forms
Morphology
mere + voyeurism
The meaning is directly derivable from its parts: 'mere' = only/simply and 'voyeurism' = interest in observing others, so 'mere voyeurism' straightforwardly means a purely observational or superficial interest. This is a simple adjective + noun composition that follows regular semantic combination and would be understandable to learners who know both constituents.
Etymology
Mere voyeurism paints the image of someone hiding and only watching others through a window or doorway, not joining them. Because the person just looks and does not take part, the phrase means 'a superficial, not involved interest'.