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     • churlish adjective uk / ˈtʃɜː.lɪʃ / us / ˈtʃɝː.lɪʃ / Add to word list rude, unfriendly, and unpleasant: They invited me to dinner and I thought it would be churlish to refuse.
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   adjective. churl· ish ˈchər-lish. Synonyms of churlish. 1. : of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar. 2. : marked by a lack of civility or graciousness : surly. he didn't like the churlish tone in his voice Margaret Truman. outrage is among your more churlish emotions Robert Goldsborough. It would be churlish not to congratulate her.

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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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   What does the adjective churlish mean? 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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   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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   adjective: (= rude) grossier (grossière); (bad-tempered) hargneux (hargneuse); (= mean) mesquin (mesquine) [...]

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   It’s a fitting adjective to describe boorish or surly behavior. It can also describe a material that is difficult to work with, such as hard wood that’s resistant to quick whittling. Our prolific pal Shakespeare coined the phrase, “as valiant as the lion, churlish as the bear.”

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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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   What is the origin of the word 'churlish'?

   • The word 'churlish' is of late Old English origin, specifically pertaining to churls. The meaning 'deliberately rude' emerged in late 14th century. Related forms include 'churlishly' and 'churlishness'.

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   What is the adjective form of Churl?

   • Rude, ill-bred, surly, austere, sullen, rough in temper, uncivil, selfish, narrow-minded, avaricious, niggardly. These are some of the adjectives that are like or pertaining to a churl.

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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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   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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   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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   churlish in American English. (ˈtʃɜrlɪʃ ) adjective. 1. of a churl or churls; rustic. 2. like a churl; surly; boorish. 3. stingy or mean.