Prudishness and Priggishness

Prudishness

Prudishness noun - A tendency to care a great deal about seemly behavior and morals especially in sexual matters.
Usage example: the prudishness of the people of the Victorian era was a hindrance to the dissemination of some basic information on human health and hygiene
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Priggishness and prudishness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Priggishness" instead a noun "Prudishness".

Priggishness

Priggishness noun - Exaggerated and arrogant properness.
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Prudishness and priggishness are semantically related. You can use "Prudishness" instead a noun "Priggishness". popular alternative
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