Definition of PRUDISHNESS

prudishness

Plural: prudishnesses

Noun

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

Origin / Etymology

From prudish + -ness.

Synonyms

Grundyism, primness, prudery, antisexuality, erotophobia

Scrabble Score: 17

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

Words With Friends Score: 19

prudishness: valid Words With Friends Word