Churlish

usgb/ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/
adjective

Rude or lacking good manners.

It would be churlish to refuse such a generous offer.
Visual representation of "churlish" - Rude or lacking good manners

Often appears as...

  • churlish behavior
  • churlish comment

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Disapproving

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Negative Feeling

Using 'churlish' often suggests a strong disapproval of someone's behavior.

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His churlish response to the kind gesture made everyone uncomfortable.
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Cultural Perception

In some cultures, direct refusal may be seen as churlish even if polite language is used.

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Saying no without a reason was considered churlish in her community.
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Intensity

'Churlish' implies behavior that is not just impolite, but offensively so.

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Interrupting the speaker was a particularly churlish act.
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