What does prudishness mean?
A quality of being excessively modest or moralistic, often to the point of being considered prudish or old-fashioned. The quality of being excessively concerned with what is considered proper or decent.
Example
"Her prudishness made her uncomfortable with the idea of public displays of affection."
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