Meaning
modesty, decency
- a sense of shame, modesty, or delicacy concerning one's body, feelings, or intimacy
In a sentence
Ha abbassato lo sguardo per un improvviso moto di pudore.
She looked down out of a sudden feeling of modesty.
Non ha avuto nemmeno il pudore di ammettere il proprio sbaglio.
He didn't even have the decency to admit his mistake.
Parlava della propria vita privata senza alcun pudore.
She talked about her private life without any shame.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pudore | masculine · singular |
| pudori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often uncountable in singular; conveys reserved dignity or personal shame.