churlish — rude in a mean-spirited and surly way; deliberately unfriendly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: rude in a mean-spirited and surly way; deliberately unfriendly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 무례하고 퉁명스러운; 고의로 불친절한
Korean pronunciation: **처**를리쉬
Example Sentences
- The waiter's churlish attitude ruined our romantic dinner.
- Don't be so churlish - just say 'thank you' like a normal person!
- His churlish reply to the compliment was simply 'whatever.'
churlish
ADJECTIVE//ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ//
rude in a mean-spirited and surly way; deliberately unfriendly
The churlish barista rudely ignores the polite customer's order
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Behind her girlish looks lies a churlish heart!
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Origin
From Old English 'ceorl' meaning a free peasant or farmer, which evolved through Middle English 'churl'. Originally neutral, it gradually took on negative connotations of rudeness and bad manners associated with perceived lack of refinement among common folk.
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“The waiter's churlish attitude ruined our romantic dinner.”
“Don't be so churlish - just say 'thank you' like a normal person!”
“His churlish reply to the compliment was simply 'whatever.'”
“The churlish customer complained about everything on the menu.”
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