Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shrewish
Adjective
/ˈʃruːɪʃ/
Definition
Characterized by being ill-tempered or nagging; resembling a shrew.
Examples
- Her shrewish remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
- He described his boss as shrewish due to her constant criticism.
Meaning
The term ‘shrewish’ describes someone, typically a woman, who is considered aggressive, scolding, or easily angered.
Synonyms
- nagging
- irritable
- quarrelsome
- scolding
- petty
