prudishness

• Существительное, обозначающее чрезмерную или показную скромность, часто характеризующуюся жёстким или излишне правильным отношением к вопросам приличия или морали.

A noun referring to an excessive or affected modesty, often characterized by a rigid or overly proper attitude towards matters of propriety or morality.

uncountable

1. Excessive modestyC1formal

   An attitude or behavior characterized by an exaggerated or affected sense of modesty, often regarding matters of sex or nudity.

   Чрезмерная скромность

   • Her prudishness made her uncomfortable during the anatomy lesson.
   • The film's prudishness was criticized for avoiding realistic portrayals of relationships.
   • His prudishness prevented him from discussing the topic openly.

   Synonymscoynessdemurenesspriggishnessprimnesspruderypuritanismsqueamishnessstuffiness

   Antonymsindecencylicentiousnessshamelessness