
Prurient
Negative Connotation
Prurient often implies a disapproving or negative attitude toward someone else's sexual curiosity.
The journalist's prurient questions made the interviewee uncomfortable.
Avoid in Formality
Use with caution in formal settings due to its sexual connotations.
In a formal essay, it is better to avoid terms like 'prurient interest'.
Privacy Intrusion
'Prurient' is often used to critique unwanted intrusion into someone's private or sexual life.
The paparazzi are notorious for their prurient surveillance of celebrities.
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EroticIndecentLewdLustfulObsceneRaunchySalaciousSensual
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