Words Related To Modesty

adjective a person who is excessively proper or modest in behavior, often to the point of being overly strict or prudish

• She was often described as prudish due to her conservative views on social issues.
• Don't be so prudish, it's just a harmless joke.
• Stop being such a prude and loosen up a bit.
• His prudish attitude towards trying new things was holding him back from experiencing life to the fullest.

noun the quality of being modest or reserved in behavior or speech

• Her pudency made her hesitant to speak openly about personal matters.
• She's always been a bit shy and reserved, almost to the point of pudency.
• Don't be such a pudency, just speak your mind!
• The company's pudency in revealing their financial information raised suspicions among investors.