priggishnesses

[US]/ˈprɪɡɪʃnəsɪz/
[UK]/ˈprɪɡɪʃnəsɪz/

Translation

n.the quality of being priggish; overly proper, prudish, or moralistic

Phrases & Collocations

priggishness revealed

Example Sentences

we must discard our intellectual priggishnesses to appreciate this raw, folk art.

his constant moral priggishnesses alienated him from his colleagues at the firm.

the critic's review was filled with academic priggishnesses, ignoring the film's emotional impact.

social priggishnesses often prevent us from engaging with people from different backgrounds.

i regret the youthful priggishnesses that made me look down on popular culture.

such bureaucratic priggishnesses can stifle creativity and innovation in any organization.

the novel satirizes the religious priggishnesses of the victorian era small towns.

despite his occasional priggishnesses, he is essentially a kind and well-meaning person.

her culinary priggishnesses regarding wine pairing annoyed the casual dinner guests.

true wisdom involves shedding the petty priggishnesses of our ego.

the ambassador's cultural priggishnesses offended his hosts during the state visit.

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