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churl

[churl]

churl Definition

  • 1an impolite and mean-spirited person
  • 2a medieval peasant

Using churl: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "churl" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was a churl who never held the door for anyone.

  • Example

    The churl refused to share his food with the beggar.

  • Example

    The king treated the churls poorly.

  • Example

    The churlish behavior of the customer made the waiter uncomfortable.

churl Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for churl

Idioms Using churl

  • someone who is naturally rude or ill-mannered

    Example

    He was a churl in grain, always making snide comments and insulting others.

  • pearls before swine

    to offer something valuable to someone who does not appreciate it or is incapable of understanding it

    Example

    Trying to teach him manners is like casting pearls before swine; he's just a churl.

  • a wolf in sheep's clothing

    someone who appears friendly or harmless but is actually hostile or malicious

    Example

    Don't be fooled by his polite demeanor; he's a churl and a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Phrases with churl

  • rude, impolite, or bad-tempered behavior

    Example

    His churlish behavior towards the staff got him kicked out of the restaurant.

  • churlish remarks

    rude or unkind comments

    Example

    She made churlish remarks about his appearance, hurting his feelings.

  • a negative or unfriendly disposition

    Example

    His churlish attitude towards his coworkers made it difficult to work with him.

Origins of churl

from Old English 'ceorl', meaning 'a freeman of the lowest class' or 'a husbandman'

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Summary: churl in Brief

A 'churl' [churl] is an impolite and mean-spirited person, often characterized by rude or unkind behavior. It can also refer to a medieval peasant. The term is used in phrases such as 'churlish behavior,' 'churlish remarks,' and 'churlish attitude.' Idioms include 'a churl in grain,' 'pearls before swine,' and 'a wolf in sheep's clothing.'