noun
- instances or examples of excessive concern with being proper or modest, especially regarding matters related to sex or the body
Usage: plural form of prudery
Examples
- The Victorian era was known for its social pruderies.
- She found the pruderies of her conservative relatives tiresome.
- Modern society has abandoned many of the pruderies of previous generations.
- His pruderies made him uncomfortable discussing basic health topics.
- The book challenged the pruderies of its time with frank discussions.
- Cultural pruderies often prevent open dialogue about important issues.