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shrewishness

/ˈʃruː.ɪʃ.nəs/

Traducción: Sustantivo que denota la cualidad o temperamento de ser regañón, de mal genio o de propensión a discutir y reñir con acritud.

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noun

/ˈʃruː.ɪʃ.nəs/C2formal
  • esSustantivo que denota la cualidad o temperamento de ser regañón, de mal genio o de propensión a discutir y reñir con acritud.

A noun referring to a disposition or temperament characterized by nagging, scolding, or ill-tempered behavior.

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  1. Nagging or scolding natureC2formal

    A tendency to be argumentative, ill-tempered, or constantly critical, often in a sharp or scolding manner.

    esCarácter regañón o cascarrabias

    • Her shrewishness made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
    • The character's shrewishness was a central theme in the play.
    • He could not tolerate her constant shrewishness and left.

    Sinónimosgrumpinessirascibilitynaggingpeevishnesspetulancequerulousnesstestiness

    Antónimosagreeablenessamiabilitycomplaisancegentlenesskindnessmildnesspleasantnesssweetness

Formas
  • shrewishnesses plural form
  • shrewishnesses' possessive plural form
  • shrewishness's possessive singular form