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shrewishness

/ˈʃruːɪʃnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does shrewishness mean?

noun

The quality of being shrewish; a sharp, critical, or quarrelsome disposition. A woman who is shrewish is often depicted as being sharp-tongued and argumentative.

Example

"Her shrewishness was legendary among their friends and family."

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