wowserdom

/ˈwoʊzərdəm/

Definitions

1. noun

Excessive or prudish moralism or self-righteousness, especially with regard to matters of sex or drink.

“The politician’s wowserdom was criticized for being out of touch with the common people.”

Synonyms

  • moralism
  • puritanism

Antonyms

  • liberalism
  • permissiveness