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prudery Synonyms

Another word for prudery

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"The museum's decision to cover the classical statues was widely criticized as an outdated display of prudishness."

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prudishness
primness
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priggishness
puritanism
straitlacedness
demureness

Opposites of prudery

The opposite of prudery shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

immodesty
licentiousness
lewdness
indecency
promiscuity
libertinism
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• Nearby Words

prudent
prudential
prudently
prudery
prudish
prudishly
prudishness

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