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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prudery

/ˈpruːdəri/ noun · British & US
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What does prudery mean?

noun

A feeling or attitude of excessive concern with modesty, propriety, or morality, often to the point of being priggish or hypocritical. Excessive concern with what is considered proper or decent.

Example

"Her prudery about sex was so extreme that she refused to discuss it openly."

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