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shrewish Definition

shrew·ish (s̸hro̵̅o̅′is̸h)

adjective

like a shrew in disposition; evil-tempered

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shrewish Synonyms

shrewish

modif.

evil-tempered, petulant, peevish; see irritable, quarrelsome 2.

shrewish Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • wife: Love Interest: Helen ( Barbara Shelley ) is the shrewish wife of Alan.

Browse dictionary entries near shrewish

  1. ‹ shrewdness
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  3. ‹ shrewdie
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  5. ‹ shrew
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  7. ‹ shredding
  8. ‹ shredder
  9. ‹ shredded wheat
  10. ‹ shredded
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