Synonyms for churlish
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : chur-lish |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃɜr lɪʃ |
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Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for churlish
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