primness

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A noun referring to an exaggerated or affected quality of being proper, modest, or morally strict, often in a self-righteous or overly formal manner.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее преувеличенное или наигранное качество быть правильным, скромным или морально строгим, часто в самодовольной или чрезмерно формальной манере.esSustantivo que denota una cualidad exagerada o afectada de ser correcto, modesto o moralmente estricto, a menudo de manera remilgada o excesivamente formal.frNom désignant une qualité exagérée ou affectée d'être strictement correct, modeste ou moralement rigide, souvent d'une manière prude ou excessivement formelle.deSubstantiv, das die übertriebene oder aufgesetzte Eigenschaft bezeichnet, korrekt, sittsam oder moralisch streng zu sein, oft in einer selbstgefälligen oder übermäßig förmlichen Art.ptSubstantivo que designa a qualidade de ser excessivamente ou afetadamente correto, recatado ou moralmente rígido, frequentemente de maneira presunçosa ou formal demais.zh指过分或做作地讲究规矩、拘谨、端庄或道德严谨的态度，常带有自命清高或过分拘泥于形式的意味。arاسم يدل على التكلف والمبالغة في التزام الوقار والأدب والتحفظ الأخلاقي، وغالبًا ما يظهر ذلك في سلوك متزمت أو متعجرف أو رسمي بشكل مفرط.

1. Excessive modesty C1 formal

   An exaggerated or affected sense of modesty, often seen as prudish or overly proper.

   • Her primness made her uncomfortable with casual jokes.
   • He was known for his primness, always avoiding any hint of impropriety.
   • The primness of the Victorian era is often criticized today.

   ruЧрезмерная скромностьesPudor excesivofrPudibonderie affectéedeÜbertriebene SittsamkeitptRecato excessivozh过分拘谨arالتزمت المفرط

   同义词: priggishnesspruderyprudishnessstuffiness

   反义词: boldnessbrazennessimmodestyshamelessness

2. Arrogant properness C1 formal

   An exaggerated and self-righteous adherence to formal rules of behavior, often seen as snobbish or condescending.

   • His primness at the dinner party annoyed the other guests.
   • She displayed a primness that suggested she thought herself superior.
   • The primness of the old-fashioned teacher made the students feel uncomfortable.

   ruЧопорностьesPuntillosidad arrogantefrRigidité hautainedePrüderieptAfetaçãozh矫饰端庄arالتزمت المتعجرف

   同义词: priggishnessprudishnesspuritanismsanctimoniousnessstuffiness

   反义词: easeinformalityloosenessnaturalnessunpretentiousness

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• primness's possessive singular form