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Prurient

usgb/ˈprʊriənt/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Prurient often implies a disapproving or negative attitude toward someone else's sexual curiosity. SlideThe journalist's prurient questions made the interviewee uncomfortable.
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Use with caution in formal settings due to its sexual connotations. SlideIn a formal essay, it is better to avoid terms like 'prurient interest'.
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Privacy IntrusionPlay
'Prurient' is often used to critique unwanted intrusion into someone's private or sexual life. SlideThe paparazzi are notorious for their prurient surveillance of celebrities.
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