prudery

Meanings

Plural: pruderies

Noun

excessive or affected modesty
The condition of being prudish; prudishness
Prudish behaviour

Origin / Etymology

First attested in 1709. prude + -ery and from French pruderie.

Synonyms

antisexuality, erotophobia, Grundyism, primness, prudishness

Scrabble Score: 13

prudery is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
prudery is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
prudery is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

prudery is a valid Words With Friends word