prudishness|ˈpruːdɪʃnɪs| [f. as prec. + -ness.] The quality of being prudish; prudery. 1840Hood Up Rhine 68 A shrinking delicate female, with sensitive feelings, nearly akin to prudishness.1887M. E. Braddon Like & Unlike vi, She withdrew herself suddenly from her lover's arm, with a touch of prudishness.