churlish (Meaning)

Wordnet

churlish (s)

rude and boorish

having a bad disposition; surly

Webster

churlish (a.)

Like a churl; rude; cross-grained; ungracious; surly; illiberal; niggardly.

Wanting pliancy; unmanageable; unyielding; not easily wrought; as, a churlish soil; the churlish and intractable nature of some minerals.

churlish Sentence Examples

  1. His churlish behavior at the party offended many guests, causing discomfort among the attendees.
  2. Despite their best efforts to be accommodating, he responded with a churlish attitude, refusing to engage in polite conversation.
  3. Sarah was taken aback by his churlish remark, wondering why he would choose to be so rude.
  4. The churlish reply he gave to the waiter left a sour taste in everyone's mouth.
  5. It was disappointing to see such a talented artist ruin their performance with a display of churlish behavior towards the audience.
  6. Despite her efforts to befriend him, he remained churlish and standoffish, unwilling to open up.
  7. His churlish refusal to apologize only served to escalate the argument further.
  8. The politician's churlish remarks towards his opponents did little to endear him to voters.
  9. The churlish way he dismissed her suggestion made her feel unappreciated and undervalued.
  10. Although she tried to remain composed, his churlish behavior left her feeling hurt and upset.

FAQs About the word churlish

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His churlish behavior at the party offended many guests, causing discomfort among the attendees.

Despite their best efforts to be accommodating, he responded with a churlish attitude, refusing to engage in polite conversation.

Sarah was taken aback by his churlish remark, wondering why he would choose to be so rude.

The churlish reply he gave to the waiter left a sour taste in everyone's mouth.