Definition of "emotionalism" [e•mo•tion•al•ism]

• The tendency to display emotion freely or to rely on or place too much value on emotion. (noun)
• Undue display of emotion. (noun)

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• "Americans must focus on reason and civility over contrived irrational, fear driven emotionalism from the shrill right wing."
• "Mr. Hodges’ misplaced emotionalism is his own problem."
• "His failure to leave, once those valid identification was give to him, shows that he was the one caught up, in emotionalism."