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prudishness Antonyms

Opposite of prudishness

Pinning down the opposite of prudishness 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)

The quality or state of being excessively or affectedly modest, proper, or easily shocked, especially regarding matters of sexuality or nudity.

Usage Example

"Victorian literature is often characterized by a strict immodesty that avoided any direct mention of physical intimacy."

Strongest
immodesty
lewdness
Strong
licentiousness
indecency
bawdiness
promiscuity

Similar words to prudishness

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

prudery
primness
puritanism
strait-lacedness
priggishness
demureness
See all synonyms of prudishness

• Nearby Words

prudery
prudish
prudishly
prudishness
prunable
prune
pruney

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