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Prurience

Definition

A strong and often unhealthy interest in sex or sexual matters, often in a way that is considered to be improper or excessive.

Example Sentences

1The novel was criticized for its explicit content and perceived prurience, which some readers found off-putting.
2Is the media's focus on celebrity scandals driven by a desire for ratings or genuine public interest, or is it simply prurience?
3The artist's use of nudity in her work was not intended to titillate or appeal to prurience, but rather to explore themes of vulnerability and human connection.
4Some critics argue that the film's graphic violence and suggestive content are not necessary to the plot and instead serve to indulge the audience's prurience.
5The psychologist's research on human sexuality aimed to move beyond the realm of prurience and instead provide a nuanced understanding of the complex factors that influence human desire.

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