churlish
adjective | /churlish/
lacking manners or civility; rude and surly
churlish
adjective | /churlish/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMlacking manners or civility; rude and surly
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"His churlish refusal offended several guests."
"It was churlish of him to ignore the polite request."
Mnemonic Trick
CHURLISH → CHURL (rude peasant) + ISH: rude peasant-like behaviour — ill-mannered.
Etymology
From Old English ceorl “peasant, churl.”
Used for rude, surly, or boorish behavior.
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