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churlish

adjective | /churlish/

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lacking manners or civility; rude and surly

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Synonyms

rudeill-mannereddiscourteousimpoliteuncouth

Antonyms

politecourteousgraciouscivil

Examples

"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.

Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025

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