prudish

Example Sentences

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"The album is not for any pearl clutchers," she told CBS News, with reference to prim, prudish or easily offended people.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

The online response to the art was painfully scolding and prudish.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2025

"Weirdly, considering I'm quite prudish, I've found it really fun tapping into this world," she told the BBC.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2023

Eugene Tan, an associate professor of law at the Singapore Management University, said, “People might regard Singapore laws as being somewhat prudish, that these people should be free to express themselves.”

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2023

She is ten years younger than my mother but looks older, especially now as her face turns long and prudish.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett