noun
- the quality of being excessively concerned with propriety or modesty, especially regarding matters related to sex or the body
Examples
- Her prudishness made it difficult to discuss health topics openly.
- The Victorian era was known for its social prudishness.
- His prudishness prevented him from enjoying the art exhibit.
- The teacher’s prudishness led her to skip certain chapters in the biology textbook.
- She overcame her childhood prudishness as she matured.
- The film’s content clashed with the community’s prudishness.