Awkward
Awkward adjective - Lacking social grace and assurance.
Shrewish and awkward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrewish" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
Shrewish
Shrewish adjective - Continually complaining or faultfinding.
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Synonyms for Shrewish
Awkward and shrewish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awkward" instead an adjective "Shrewish".
Nearby Word: shrew
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