Grundyism

American  

[gruhn-dee-iz-uhm] / ˈgrʌn diˌɪz əm /

noun

1. a prudish adherence to conventionality, especially in personal behavior.

2. (lowercase) an instance of such prudishness.

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Etymology

Origin of Grundyism

First recorded in 1830–40; Grundy + -ism

Example Sentences

But even before Uncle Joe sat down, the diners had been reminded that Grundyism was all but dead & buried.

From Time Magazine Archive

Grundyism was opposed to unemployment insurance, child labor laws, workmen's compensation, low tariffs, old-age pensions and labor legislation.

From Time Magazine Archive

To offer it as our intent to give delight and hurt not is no mere profession of an artistic Grundyism.

From My Contemporaries In Fiction by Murray, David Christie

Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper, May 30, 1897: "To persons who like hard hitting, vigorous English levelled at the cant of Grundyism, this book will come as a great treat."

From Montaigne and Shakspere by Robertson, J. M. (John Mackinnon)

No Grundyism in Rhoda Nunn; no simpering, no mincing of phrases.

From The Odd Women by Gissing, George