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1. • • Similarly, churlish began in the form ceorlisc in Old English as a simple descriptor of someone with the rank of ceorl, but today it describes a boorish person, or their rude and insensitive behavior.
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   A churlish person is one whose middle name might as well be Rude. He’s the one who was never taught to mind his manners and avoid telling vulgar jokes at the dinner table.

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   adjective. Someone who is churlish is unfriendly, bad-tempered, or impolite. [disapproval] She would think him churlish if he refused. The room was so lovely it seemed churlish to argue. Synonyms: rude, harsh, crabbed, vulgar More Synonyms of churlish. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   adjective. us / ˈtʃɜr·lɪʃ / Add to word list. rude, unfriendly, and unpleasant: [ + to infinitive ] They invited me to dinner and I thought it would be churlish to refuse. churlishly. adverb us / ˈtʃɜr·lɪʃ·li /

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   All you need to know about "CHURLISH" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective churlish, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   What is a churlish person?

   • A churlish person is one whose middle name might as well be Rude. He’s the one who was never taught to mind his manners and avoid telling vulgar jokes at the dinner table. Churlish has its origins in late Old English, but its modern-day meaning of “deliberately rude” developed in the 14th century.

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   What is churlish adjective?

   • Definition of churlish adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary rude or very unpleasant It would be churlish to refuse such a generous offer. Definition of churlish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   When was churlish first used?

   • The earliest known use of the adjective churlish is in the Old English period (pre-1150). churlish is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: churl n., ‑ish suffix1. churl, n.

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   How is churlish formed?

   • churlish is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: churl n., ‑ish suffix1. churl, n. Old English–

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   Is it churlish to complain?

   • Given many people's trauma, it would be churlish to complain. Undoubtedly, if you're feeling churlish. If so, it might be churlish to point it out, lest you make them feel awkward. Still, having waited many years to be a success, he knows it would be churlish to complain.

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   Is it churlish to emphasize 10 million words?

   • However, since this represents 10 million words, it would be churlish to emphasize this point. There are some errors and omissions although it would be churlish of me to list them here. It would, however, be churlish, to dwell on these minor faults. However, to overstate such criticisms would be churlish.

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   rude or very unpleasant. It would be churlish to refuse such a generous offer. Definition of churlish adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.