shrewish

Example Sentences

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In private, his demeanor toward staff becomes louder and shrewish, according to new reporting from Axios.

From Washington Times • Jul. 11, 2023

Grandpa had a bad fall, and his shrewish second wife wants him carted off to a nursing home posthaste.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2023

A woman fights back when her fiance’s shrewish mother tries to destroy their relationship.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2019

In contrast to the shrewish Lilli/Kate in Kiss Me Kate, she took the role of the governess Anna Leonowens opposite Yul Brynner, joining the original production of The King and I on Broadway from 1954.

From The Guardian • May 21, 2018

And on that occasion— “Smith!” screamed the shrewish voice from the telescreen.

From "1984" by George Orwell