Meaning of shrewish in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   shrewish

   Definitions

   1. continually complaining or faultfinding

   Examples

   • « a shrewish wife »
   • « nagging parents »

   Synonyms

   • ill-natured

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