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shrewish Synonyms

Another word for shrewish

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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing a bad-tempered, scolding, or aggressively nagging disposition (historically and derogatorily applied to a woman).

Usage Example

"In the early acts of the play, the protagonist is portrayed with a sharp, bad-tempered temper that intimidates her suitors."

Strongest
bad-tempered
ill-tempered
Strong
nagging
scolding
sharp-tongued
vixenish
quarrelsome
waspish
cantankerous
peevish

Opposites of shrewish

The opposite of shrewish shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sweet-tempered
good-natured
amiable
gentle
affable
mild
docile
See all opposites of shrewish

• Nearby Words

shrewd
shrewdly
shrewdness
shrewish
shrewishly
shrewlike
shriek

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shrewish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shrewish
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