Definitions

pudency

[pyood-n-see] / ˈpyud n si /

NOUN

shame

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confusion contempt guilt humiliation irritation remorse scandal stigma

STRONG

abashment blot chagrin compunction contrition degradation derision discomposure discredit disesteem dishonor disrepute ignominy infamy mortification obloquy odium opprobrium pang reproach self-disgust self-reproach self-reproof shamefacedness smear stupefaction treachery

WEAK

bad conscience ill repute loss of face skeleton in the cupboard

Antonyms

STRONG

approval esteem honor meanness praise respect

WEAK

pride

Example Sentences

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The art of life has a pudency, and will not be exposed.

From Essays — Second Series by Emerson, Ralph Waldo

Why did I not ask? you will say.—You don't remember the rosy pudency of sensitive children.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 09, July, 1858 by Various

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