prudery (Meaning)

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prudery (n)

excessive or affected modesty

Her prudery was evident in her disapproving gaze whenever someone mentioned a sensitive topic.
The prudery of the Victorian era led to strict societal norms regarding modesty and propriety.
Some critics argue that the film's prudery hindered its ability to accurately portray the complexities of human relationships.
Despite the changing cultural landscape, prudery still persists in certain conservative communities.
His prudery prevented him from attending the risqué comedy show with his friends.
The novel was criticized for its prudery, as it shied away from discussing themes of sexuality and desire.
The author's prudery was evident in the way she carefully avoided explicit language in her writing.
Her prudery made it difficult for her to engage in open discussions about intimacy and relationships.
The prudery of the time meant that even ankle-revealing dresses were considered scandalous.
The artist's work was met with prudery from some quarters, but others appreciated its bold exploration of taboo subjects.

excessive or affected modesty

puritanism, moralism, morality,prudishness, virtue, nice-nellyism, Comstockery,priggishness, priggery, primness

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

Her prudery was evident in her disapproving gaze whenever someone mentioned a sensitive topic.

The prudery of the Victorian era led to strict societal norms regarding modesty and propriety.

Some critics argue that the film's prudery hindered its ability to accurately portray the complexities of human relationships.

Despite the changing cultural landscape, prudery still persists in certain conservative communities.