Shrewish

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Gender Specific

Traditionally used to describe a woman’s behavior, but can be viewed as outdated and sexist.

The old play featured a character with a shrewish disposition.

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Negative Connotation

Implies a severe and critical nature, often considered rude when used to describe someone.

He regretted calling his boss shrewish in a moment of frustration.

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Cultural Stereotype

The term reflects a stereotype and may not be accurate or fair in modern context.

In the movie, the stereotype of a shrewish mother-in-law was played for laughs.