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Meaning of Shrewishness | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The quality of being shrewish.

Equivalents

العربية السّلاطة

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

Shrewley shrewmouse Shrews Shrewsbury Shrewsbury cake Shrey

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