CEFR C2

churlish

adjective

Meaning

Lacking good manners or politeness; rude and mean-spirited.

Examples

It was churlish of him to complain about the free meal.
Her churlish remarks were uncalled for and hurt her colleagues.

Synonyms: rude, impolite, boorish, surly, ungracious

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churlish (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

Definition

Lacking good manners or politeness; rude and mean-spirited.

Examples

It was churlish of him to complain about the free meal.
Her churlish remarks were uncalled for and hurt her colleagues.
The waiter's churlish attitude ruined the dining experience.

Synonyms of churlish

Words with a similar meaning to churlish:

rude
impolite
boorish
surly
ungracious

Antonyms of churlish

Words with the opposite meaning to churlish:

polite
courteous
gracious

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