prudishness (Meaning)

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prudishness (n)

excessive or affected modesty

Her prudishness was evident in her refusal to watch movies with even mild romantic scenes.
His prudishness extended to his choice of clothing, always opting for modest attire.
The prudishness of the Victorian era restricted many aspects of public discourse.
Despite her prudishness, she couldn't help but blush at the slightest hint of impropriety.
His prudishness often clashed with the more liberal attitudes of his peers.
The prudishness of the small town was evident in its strict regulations on public behavior.
She was known for her prudishness, always averting her gaze from anything remotely suggestive.
The prudishness of the community led to the censorship of certain books in the local library.
His prudishness was a product of his conservative upbringing.
Despite her prudishness, she couldn't deny the allure of the risqué novel on the bookstore shelf.

excessive or affected modesty

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

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

Her prudishness was evident in her refusal to watch movies with even mild romantic scenes.

His prudishness extended to his choice of clothing, always opting for modest attire.

The prudishness of the Victorian era restricted many aspects of public discourse.

Despite her prudishness, she couldn't help but blush at the slightest hint of impropriety.