Definition of Prudery
Prudery
prud·ery
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(noun)
the quality of being easily offended or shocked, the state of being excessively concerned with decorum, propriety, and modesty;
e.g. Eventually, their prudery became annoying since they didn't know how to relax or have fun.
(noun)
a comment, action, or thought process that shows excessive concern with decorum, propriety, manners, and modesty;
e.g. They laughed at her prudery and called her naive.
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