priggishness (Meaning)

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priggishness (n)

exaggerated and arrogant properness

Her priggishness alienated her from her classmates, who found her self-righteousness insufferable.
The priggishness of the headmaster was evident in his meticulous adherence to rules and regulations.
The boy's priggishness earned him the scorn of his peers, who considered him to be a cold and judgmental bore.
The teacher's priggishness was manifested in her constant criticism and nitpicking.
The politician's priggishness was evident in his pompous speeches and condescending attitude.
The young woman's priggishness extended to her attire, which she believed to be the epitome of propriety.
The company's priggishness was reflected in its rigid dress code and draconian policies.
The writer's priggishness was apparent in his sanctimonious tone and narrow-minded outlook.
The priggishness of the socialite's manners made her a pariah among her peers.
The priggishness of the religious leader alienated him from his flock, who felt that he lacked empathy and compassion.

exaggerated and arrogant properness

priggery,primness, moralism, morality, prudishness,prudery, puritanism, old-maidishness, Comstockery,virtue

prurience, lechery, libertinism, prurience, libertinism,lechery,libertarianism, libertarianism, libertinage, libertinage

Her priggishness alienated her from her classmates, who found her self-righteousness insufferable.

The priggishness of the headmaster was evident in his meticulous adherence to rules and regulations.

The boy's priggishness earned him the scorn of his peers, who considered him to be a cold and judgmental bore.

The teacher's priggishness was manifested in her constant criticism and nitpicking.