shrewishness

[US]/ˈʃruːɪʃnəs/
[UK]/ˈʃruːɪʃnəs/

Translation

n.the trait of being a scolding, nagging, ill-tempered woman; the quality of being aggressively assertive or sharp-tongued
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her shrewishness drove everyone away at the party.

despite his shrewishness, she decided to give him another chance.

the shrewishness of her tone made the situation worse.

he couldn't tolerate her constant shrewishness any longer.

with considerable shrewishness, she criticized every decision he made.

the shrewishness in her voice was unmistakable.

his mother's shrewishness had shaped his entire personality.

she regretted her shrewishness after cooling down.

the new manager's shrewishness alienated many employees.

despite her shrewishness, he still loved her deeply.

the customer's shrewishness made the service representative very uncomfortable.

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