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SHREWISH

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Continually complaining or faultfinding

Example:

nagging parents

Synonyms:

nagging; shrewish

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

ill-natured (having an irritable and unpleasant disposition)

Derivation:

shrewishness (a nature given to nagging or scolding)

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