shrewish
adjectiveHow to pronounce shrewish:
Definition of shrewish:
- shrewish (adjective):
- ill-natured, intractable
- quarrelsome or bad-tempered
- adjective. continually complaining or faultfinding.
Synonyms for shrewish:
ill-temperedpetulantdiscontentedquarrelsomecantankerousbad-temperedpeevishscoldinglitigiouscomplainingAntonyms for shrewish:
composedunbotheredtranquilunfazedgenialeven-temperedsweetcomplaisantunperturbedpleasantShow 15 more
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