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grundyism

/ˈɡrʌn.di.ɪz.əm/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa uma modéstia excessiva ou afetada, frequentemente marcada por hipocrisia ou por normas morais rígidas.

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noun

/ˈɡrʌn.di.ɪz.əm/C2formal
  • ptSubstantivo que designa uma modéstia excessiva ou afetada, frequentemente marcada por hipocrisia ou por normas morais rígidas.

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

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  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.

    ptRecato excessivo ou afetado

    • 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.

    Sinônimoscoynesspriggishnessprimnesspruderyprudishnesspuritanismsqueamishness

    Antônimosbroad-mindednessliberalityopennesspermissiveness

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  • grundyisms' possessive plural form
  • grundyism's possessive singular form