emotionalism
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emo·tion·al·ism

noun \i-ˈmō-shnə-ˌli-zəm, -shə-nə-ˌliz-\

Definition of EMOTIONALISM

1
: a tendency to regard things emotionally
2
: undue indulgence in or display of emotion

First Known Use of EMOTIONALISM

1865

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