Dictionary definition of prudish

1. Mark’s prudish tendencies made him blush at even the mildest adult jokes.
2. The novel's prudish protagonist frowned upon the town's lively, liberal spirit.
3. Prudish attitudes in the community led to strict, conservative social norms.
4. Living in a conservative town, her prudish upbringing was no surprise to anyone.
5. The teacher, prudish in nature, avoided discussions involving romantic themes.
6. Grandma's prudish ways made our convos about love awkward and superficial.
7. In a prudish society, certain arts and expressions can be unexpectedly taboo.
8. Her prudish disposition made her unpopular amongst the more liberal crowd.
9. The prudish school board banned many classic novels, deeming them inappropriate.
10. Jane, prudish and conservative, avoided topics that ventured beyond the basic.
11. Being prudish, he blushed every time romance scenes appeared in movies.
12. Prudish norms governed the small town, stifling the youth’s expressive freedom.
13. A prudish mentality can sometimes hinder open, constructive dialogue on sex.
14. Prudish elders often clashed with the youth, breeding a culture of repression.
15. "Too revealing," the prudish aunt declared, eyeing her niece's prom dress.
16. With prudish restraint, he nervously skirted around the topic of intimacy.
17. Her prudish outlook was clear when she skipped the chapter on human sexuality.
18. "It's immodest," the prudish man exclaimed, eyeing modern fashion trends.
19. The film, racy by 1950s standards, would seem tame to all but the most prudish.
20. Prudish minds found fault in the art, unable to see past bare skin depicted.
21. The prudish critic panned the movie for its explicit content and bold themes.
22. John, though prudish, couldn't deny the artistry in the provocative paintings.
23. Some prudish viewers may find the play's frank discussion of sex unsettling.
24. The prudish hostess was scandalized by the risqué jokes at the dinner party.