Shrewishness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shrewishness is a noun meaning The quality of being shrewish.
Meaning
The quality of being shrewish.
Example Sentences
The weather had broken, and the sharp wind was almost autumnal in its shrewishness. Mary shivered a little, and buttoned her black sports coat closer. The wind through the trees made a mournful noise, like some great giant sighing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shrewdness, shrewdity, shriekiness, shrillness, shirtiness, shrimpiness.
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