"Prudishness" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Prudishness" Meaning

Pronunciation: /pruːˈdɪʃnɪs/

Noun

A tendency to be scrupulously moral and serious in one's attitude or behavior, often to the point of being excessively austere or priggish.

Example sentences:

Her prudishness made her avoid discussing sex or mature themes in public.
The prudish attitudes of the old-fashioned community restricted the freedom of young people.
Her prudishness sometimes made it difficult for her to relax and have fun.

Synonyms: conservatism, puritanism, restrictive, conventional, proper, prim.

"Prudishness" Examples

Examples of Prudishness:

The school's prudishness towards diverse lifestyles was reflected in the strict policies against students expressing themselves freely.
Her prudishness made her uncomfortable with the thought of watching a horror movie, no matter how many of her friends said it was a must-see.
The magazine was criticized for its prudishness in portraying half-naked bodies on its cover, calling for it to take a more mature stance.
Her prudishness when it came to romance was admirable in some ways, but also left her friends puzzled as to how she would ever find love.
The company's prudishness led to the cancellation of the project, with critics arguing it failed to address genuine issues.