Churlish (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Having a bad disposition; surly; "churlish as a bear"- Shakespeare.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• His constant complaints and general grumpiness gave him a churlish reputation among friends and family.
• Her churlish demeanor at the party made it clear she didn't want to be there.
• After losing the game, the player became churlish and started arguing with the referee.
• The old man was notorious for being churlish towards kids playing in his front yard.
• His churlish behavior towards his server earned him a stern word from the restaurant manager.

Meaning ²

Rude and boorish.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• His churlish behavior towards the waitstaff left a sour taste for the rest of the evening.
• The comedians jokes fell flat due to his churlish delivery and awkward timing.
• It was his churlish comments on her poetry that compelled her to change her writing group.
• The actor's churlish behavior on set caused tension with the rest of the cast.
• The politician's churlish response to the journalist's questions only added to his reputation for being abrasive.