prudishness

• Substantivo que designa uma modéstia excessiva ou afetada, frequentemente marcada por uma atitude rígida ou exageradamente recatada em relação ao pudor, à decência ou à moral.

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

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1. Excessive modestyC1formal

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

   Pudicícia excessiva

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscoynessdemurenesspriggishnessprimnesspruderypuritanismsqueamishnessstuffiness

   Antônimosindecencylicentiousnessshamelessness