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SHREWISH

Dictionary entry overview: What does shrewish mean?

• SHREWISH (adjective)
The adjective SHREWISH has 1 sense:

1. continually complaining or faultfinding

Familiarity information: SHREWISH used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• SHREWISH (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Continually complaining or faultfinding

Synonyms:

nagging; shrewish

Context examples:

a shrewish wife / nagging parents

Similar:

ill-natured (having an irritable and unpleasant disposition)

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