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Chastity vs Prudish - What's the difference?

chastity | prudish |


As a proper noun chastity

is (rare) from the virtue chastity.

As an adjective prudish is

of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.

Prudish vs Inflexible - What's the difference?

prudish | inflexible | Related terms |

Prudish is a related term of inflexible.


As adjectives the difference between prudish and inflexible

is that prudish is of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters while inflexible is not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent; stiff; rigid; firm; unyielding.

Decorous vs Prudish - What's the difference?

decorous | prudish | Related terms |

Decorous is a related term of prudish.


As adjectives the difference between decorous and prudish

is that decorous is marked by proper behavior while prudish is of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.

Prudish vs Prurient - What's the difference?

prudish | prurient |


As adjectives the difference between prudish and prurient

is that prudish is of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters while prurient is uneasy with desire; itching; especially, having a lascivious anxiety or propensity; lustful.

Wikidiffcom vs Prudish - What's the difference?

wikidiffcom | prudish |


As an adjective prudish is

of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.

Timid vs Prudish - What's the difference?

timid | prudish | Related terms |

Timid is a related term of prudish.


As adjectives the difference between timid and prudish

is that timid is timid; shy while prudish is of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.

Prudish vs Rigid - What's the difference?

prudish | rigid | Related terms |

Prudish is a related term of rigid.


As adjectives the difference between prudish and rigid

is that prudish is of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters while rigid is rigid.

Shy vs Prudish - What's the difference?

shy | prudish | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between shy and prudish

is that shy is easily frightened; timid while prudish is of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.

As a verb shy

is to avoid due to timidness or caution.

As a noun shy

is an act of throwing.

Prudish vs Pompous - What's the difference?

prudish | pompous | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between prudish and pompous

is that prudish is of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters while pompous is affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.

Circumspect vs Prudish - What's the difference?

circumspect | prudish | Related terms |

Circumspect is a related term of prudish.


As adjectives the difference between circumspect and prudish

is that circumspect is carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent while prudish is of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.

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