shrewish

[US]/'ʃruːɪʃ/
[UK]/'ʃruɪʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. ayant une manière aigre, réprimandante ou de mauvaise humeur

Phrases & Collocations

shrewish behavior

comportement acerbe

shrewish tone

ton acerbe

Example Sentences

She has a shrewish personality, always finding faults with others.

Elle a une personnalité acariâtre, toujours en train de trouver à redire aux autres.

Her shrewish behavior towards her employees made the work environment tense.

Son comportement acariâtre envers ses employés a rendu l'environnement de travail tendu.

The shrewish tone in her voice indicated her displeasure.

Le ton acarié de sa voix indiquait son mécontentement.

He couldn't stand her shrewish nagging anymore.

Il ne pouvait plus supporter ses réprimandes acariées.

The shrewish woman constantly criticized her husband in public.

La femme acariée critiquait constamment son mari en public.

Her shrewish comments alienated her from her friends.

Ses remarques acariées l'ont aliénée de ses amis.

She had a reputation for being shrewish and difficult to please.

Elle avait la réputation d'être acariée et difficile à satisfaire.

Despite her shrewish demeanor, she had a kind heart deep down.

Malgré son attitude acariée, elle avait un cœur bon au fond d'elle.

The shrewish woman's constant complaints wore down her family's patience.

Les plaintes constantes de la femme acariée ont usé la patience de sa famille.

Her shrewish attitude drove away potential friends.

Son attitude acariée a éloigné des amis potentiels.

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