🙈

prudery

noun
/ˈpruːdəri/

Meaning

the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters

Example Sentences

His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.

Synonyms

modesty, puritanism, reserve, primness

Antonyms

openness, frankness, permissiveness

Collocations

false prudery, display of prudery, excessive prudery

Related Vocabularies

The state of being completely forgotten or unknown; the state of being unconscious or unaware.
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
The judicial authorities of a country; the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.
An exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale.
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition

Explore More