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    churlish
    /ˈtʃəːlɪʃ/

    adjective

    • 1. rude in a mean-spirited and surly way: "it seems churlish to complain"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCHURLISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. us / ˈtʃɜr·lɪʃ / Add to word list. rude, unfriendly, and unpleasant: [ + to infinitive ] They invited me to dinner and I thought it would be churlish to refuse. churlishly. adverb us / ˈtʃɜr·lɪʃ·li /

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › churlishChurlish Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Churlish means vulgar, surly, or intractable, and comes from the Old English word ceorl for a free peasant. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, and word history from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › churlishCHURLISH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Churlish definition: like a churl; boorish; rude. See examples of CHURLISH used in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCHURLISH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    (Definition of churlish from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) churlish | Intermediate English. adjective. us / ˈtʃɜr·lɪʃ / Add to word list. rude, unfriendly, and unpleasant: [ + to infinitive ] They invited me to dinner and I thought it would be churlish to refuse. churlishly.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › churlishChurlish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    It’s a fitting adjective to describe boorish or surly behavior. It can also describe a material that is difficult to work with, such as hard wood that’s resistant to quick whittling. Our prolific pal Shakespeare coined the phrase, “as valiant as the lion, churlish as the bear.”

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › churlishChurlish - definition of churlish by The Free Dictionary

    Churlish means rude, surly, or boorish, or of or relating to peasants. Find the origin, usage, and translations of churlish in English and other languages.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCHURLISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Churlish means unfriendly, bad-tempered, or impolite. It can also mean of or relating to peasants, or miserly. See the word frequency, pronunciation, and usage examples of churlish in British and American English.