prude
1 synonyms and 2 antonyms for prude, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who is easily shocked or offended by anything sexual or improper, and overly concerned with proper behavior.
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Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Etymology
From French prude, from Old French prude/prod, "good, virtuous" — related to proud, but not related to prudent.
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