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prudish Antonyms

Opposite of prudish

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

Having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; excessively concerned with propriety, modesty, or decorum.

Usage Example

"The film critic dismissed the nineteenth-century censorship board as overly broad-minded for banning the classic novel."

Strongest
broad-minded
Strong
uninhibited
open-minded
permissive
immodest
licentious
liberated
risque

Similar words to prudish

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

puritanical
priggish
strait-laced
prim
squeamish
moralistic
demure
stuffily
See all synonyms of prudish

• Nearby Words

prudential
prudently
prudery
prudish
prudishly
prudishness
prunable

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