grundyism

• 名词，指过度或故作正经的谦虚羞怯，常带有假道学、虚伪道德或严苛道德标准的特点。

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.

   过度或做作的谦逊

   • 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.

   同义词coynesspriggishnessprimnesspruderyprudishnesspuritanismsqueamishness

   反义词broad-mindednessliberalityopennesspermissiveness