Antonyms for churlish

Grammar : Adj

Spell : chur-lish

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃɜr lɪʃ

Definition of churlish

Origin : late Old English cierlisc "of or pertaining to churls," from churl + -ish. Meaning "deliberately rude" is late 14c. Related: Churlishly; churlishness.

adj crude, boorish

Example sentences :

She was helpless, and he experienced a churlish satisfaction in her condition.
Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham

Cold, churlish, sticky or clammy clays are never to the liking of the grape.
Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick

What a churlish idea it was to erect these barricades, Miss Dill!
Extract from : « Barrington » by Charles James Lever

I was sorry for my churlish speech, and feared it had given her offence.
Extract from : « Sir Ludar » by Talbot Baines Reed

It would have been churlish and inexpedient after this to insist on further conversation.
Extract from : « "Unto Caesar" » by Baroness Emmuska Orczy

He became the laughing-stock of the pueblo, and grew brutal and churlish accordingly.
Extract from : « An Eagle Flight » by Jos Rizal

At first, his manner to Furneaux had been churlish in the extreme.
Extract from : « The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley » by Louis Tracy

That is, do not trust him too much; he is churlish or dangerous.
Extract from : « The Proverbs of Scotland » by Alexander Hislop

A churlish remark of one who thinks his company is not wanted.
Extract from : « The Proverbs of Scotland » by Alexander Hislop

It would have been churlish of them, afterward, to refuse to sign my bulletin.
Extract from : « Lalage's Lovers » by George A. Birmingham

Synonyms for churlish

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