condemntis

Condemntis is a neologism used in some psychological and sociological discussions to describe a pattern of thinking and affect in which individuals habitually condemn others as morally defective or unworthy, often with a sense of moral certainty and urgency.

Core features include dichotomous thinking, universal judgments, high sensitivity to perceived moral violations, performative condemnation on social media or in conversation, reduced empathy, and social estrangement. The pattern can manifest as rapid moralizing, rumor sharing, and a preference for punitive responses over nuanced dialogue.

Condemntis is discussed mainly in analytic and theoretical contexts and is not recognized as a formal clinical diagnosis. It appears in studies of online polarization, moral psychology, and civic discourse, where researchers examine how moral certainty and public shaming influence communication and social cohesion.

Potential causes include exposure to echo chambers, social identity processes, moral injury, and stress. Contributing factors may involve identity threat, cultural polarization, and the reinforcing dynamics of digital platforms. Critics argue that labeling a range of moral judgments as a distinct disorder risks pathologizing normal moral discourse and oversimplifying complex social issues.

Management and mitigation strategies focus on individual and collective approaches. At the individual level, cognitive flexibility, mindfulness, and media literacy can help reduce automatic condemnation. At the structural level, promoting constructive dialogue, platform design changes to reduce hostility, and education in ethical argumentation are suggested to foster more nuanced civic engagement.