Definition of PRUDISHNESS

prudishness

Meanings

Plural: prudishnesses

Noun

  • excessive or affected modesty
  • The condition of being prudish; prudery

Origin / Etymology

From prudish + -ness.

Synonyms

antisexuality, erotophobia, Grundyism, primness, prudery

Scrabble Score: 17

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

Words With Friends Score: 19

prudishness is a valid Words With Friends word