Definition churlish in American English

churlish adjective

adjective

/ˈtʃɜrlɪʃ/

impolite and unfriendly, especially toward someone who does not deserve to be treated in this way

Example

churlish behavior

Example

It seemed churlish to refuse.

Synonyms and related words

ingrate ungrateful ingratitude rude impolite insolent unfriendly cold hostile

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