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shrewishness

/ˈʃruː.ɪʃ.nəs/

Traduction: Nom désignant un tempérament ou une tendance à être querelleur, acariâtre ou hargneux, souvent associé à des paroles aigres ou à des reproches constants.

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noun

/ˈʃruː.ɪʃ.nəs/C2formal
  • frNom désignant un tempérament ou une tendance à être querelleur, acariâtre ou hargneux, souvent associé à des paroles aigres ou à des reproches constants.

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.

    frHumeur querelleuse

    • 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.

    Synonymesgrumpinessirascibilitynaggingpeevishnesspetulancequerulousnesstestiness

    Antonymesagreeablenessamiabilitycomplaisancegentlenesskindnessmildnesspleasantnesssweetness

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