primness

/ˈprɪmnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the quality or state of being prim, especially in a way that is considered old-fashioned or overly proper

“Her primness made her seem more like a schoolgirl than a woman.”

Synonyms

  • fastidiousness
  • nicety
  • prudishness

Antonyms

  • coarseness
  • looseness