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churlish

[ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ]

churlish Definition

  • 1rude and unfriendly
  • 2bad-tempered and ungracious

Using churlish: Examples

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

  • Example

    He was churlish to the waiter.

  • Example

    Her churlish behavior made everyone uncomfortable.

  • Example

    I don't know why he's being so churlish today.

  • Example

    She gave a churlish response to my compliment.

churlish Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with churlish

  • churlish manners

    rude or impolite behavior

    Example

    His churlish manners made it hard for him to make friends.

  • churlish remarks

    rude or ungracious comments

    Example

    She made churlish remarks about his appearance.

  • rude or bad-tempered actions

    Example

    His churlish behavior towards his colleagues made him unpopular in the office.

Origins of churlish

from Old English 'ceorlisc', meaning 'of or belonging to a churl'

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Summary: churlish in Brief

'Churlish' [ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ] is an adjective that describes someone who is rude, unfriendly, or bad-tempered. It can refer to behavior, comments, or actions, as in 'Her churlish behavior made everyone uncomfortable.' Synonyms include 'uncivil' and 'ungracious,' while antonyms include 'courteous' and 'polite.'

How do native speakers use this expression?