priggishness

C2 Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /ˈprɪɡ.ɪʃ.nəs/ UK /ˈprɪɡ.ɪʃ.nəs/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

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noun
exaggerated and arrogant properness

The priggishness of his attitude--making her read Wordsworth when she didn't want to.

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Synonyms

1 noun · exaggerated and arrogant... primness

Etymology

From priggish + -ness.

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Abstract Ideas Word Formation & Derivatives

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