Found 2 items, similar to prudery.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: prudery prudery n : excessive or affected modesty [syn: primness, prudishness, Grundyism]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Prudery Prudery \Prud"er*y\, n.; pl. Pruderies. [F. pruderie. See Prude.] The quality or state of being prudish; excessive or affected scrupulousness in speech or conduct; stiffness; coyness. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]