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

Preaching the dankest Grundyism and upholding the rank customs of our trade - you, who are so cruel hard upon the customs of the publishers?

From Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson — Volume 1 by Stevenson, Robert Louis

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