Churlish
adjective
Rude or lacking good manners.
It would be churlish to refuse such a generous offer.
Often appears as...
- churlish behavior
- churlish comment
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Disapproving
adjective
In the historical context, a churlish person is a peasant or someone who is low-born.
In ancient times, nobility often treated the churlish with contempt.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Historic
adjective
Rude or lacking good manners.
It would be churlish to refuse such a generous offer.
Often appears as...
- churlish behavior
- churlish comment
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
In the historical context, a churlish person is a peasant or someone who is low-born.
In ancient times, nobility often treated the churlish with contempt.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Historic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Feeling
Using 'churlish' often suggests a strong disapproval of someone's behavior.
His churlish response to the kind gesture made everyone uncomfortable.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Perception
In some cultures, direct refusal may be seen as churlish even if polite language is used.
Saying no without a reason was considered churlish in her community.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity
'Churlish' implies behavior that is not just impolite, but offensively so.
Interrupting the speaker was a particularly churlish act.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Feeling
Using 'churlish' often suggests a strong disapproval of someone's behavior.
His churlish response to the kind gesture made everyone uncomfortable.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Perception
In some cultures, direct refusal may be seen as churlish even if polite language is used.
Saying no without a reason was considered churlish in her community.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity
'Churlish' implies behavior that is not just impolite, but offensively so.
Interrupting the speaker was a particularly churlish act.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Feeling
Using 'churlish' often suggests a strong disapproval of someone's behavior.
His churlish response to the kind gesture made everyone uncomfortable.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Perception
In some cultures, direct refusal may be seen as churlish even if polite language is used.
Saying no without a reason was considered churlish in her community.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity
'Churlish' implies behavior that is not just impolite, but offensively so.
Interrupting the speaker was a particularly churlish act.
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The price of shame PIPE...
and, of course, my heartbreak; listen to my sometimes catty, sometimes churlish, sometimes silly self being cruel, unforgiving, uncouth; listen, deeply, deeply ashamed, to the worst version of myself,
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The price of shame PIPE...
and, of course, my heartbreak; listen to my sometimes catty, sometimes churlish, sometimes silly self being cruel, unforgiving, uncouth; listen, deeply, deeply ashamed, to the worst version of myself,
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Quote examples
Jane Hawking
English Author
I did the first proofreading of 'A Brief History of Time,' and when it came to writing my memoir, I consulted many scientific friends so that, contrary to what many critics supposed and were churlish enough to voice, I did actually write the scientific sections myself.
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Patricia Routledge
English Actress
But it would be churlish of me not to appreciate what it's brought me. If a good number of people come into a theatre because they know me from the dreaded 'Mrs B', I couldn't be happier.
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Nick Clooney
American Politician
In matters large and small, many people seemed concerned about churlishness, an ugliness in our relationships that appears to be increasing rather than decreasing.
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Tim Hunt
British Scientist
If UCL did offer to reinstate me, it would be churlish of me to refuse, but really, my work there was over.
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Jane Hawking
English Author
I did the first proofreading of 'A Brief History of Time,' and when it came to writing my memoir, I consulted many scientific friends so that, contrary to what many critics supposed and were churlish enough to voice, I did actually write the scientific sections myself.
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Patricia Routledge
English Actress
But it would be churlish of me not to appreciate what it's brought me. If a good number of people come into a theatre because they know me from the dreaded 'Mrs B', I couldn't be happier.
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Nick Clooney
American Politician
In matters large and small, many people seemed concerned about churlishness, an ugliness in our relationships that appears to be increasing rather than decreasing.
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Tim Hunt
British Scientist
If UCL did offer to reinstate me, it would be churlish of me to refuse, but really, my work there was over.
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