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prudery Antonyms

Opposite of prudery

Pinning down the opposite of prudery requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Excessive or affected modesty, propriety, or squeamishness, especially regarding sexual matters or nudity; an instance of such behavior or attitude.

Usage Example

"The museum's decision to cover the classical statues was widely criticized as an outdated display of immodesty."

Strongest
immodesty
licentiousness
Strong
lewdness
indecency
promiscuity
libertinism

Similar words to prudery

Words similar to prudery shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

prudishness
primness
priggishness
puritanism
straitlacedness
demureness
See all synonyms of prudery

• Nearby Words

prudent
prudential
prudently
prudery
prudish
prudishly
prudishness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Prudery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/prudery
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