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grundyism

/ˈɡrʌn.di.ɪz.əm/

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noun

/ˈɡrʌn.di.ɪz.əm/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее чрезмерную или показную скромность, часто характеризующуюся ханжеством или строгими моральными нормами.

A noun referring to excessive or affected modesty, often characterized by prudishness or rigid moral standards.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Excessive or affected modestyC2formalbritish

    An attitude of being overly modest or prudish, often to the point of being restrictive or judgmental about matters of propriety.

    ruЧрезмерная или показная скромность

    • His Grundyism prevented him from discussing the topic openly.
    • The novel was criticized for its Grundyism and avoidance of real issues.
    • She rejected the Grundyism of her upbringing and embraced a more liberal view.

    Synonymscoynesspriggishnessprimnesspruderyprudishnesspuritanismsqueamishness

    Antonymsbroad-mindednessliberalityopennesspermissiveness

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  • grundyism's possessive singular form