adjective
- rude and unfriendly; lacking courtesy or good manners
Examples
- His churlish behavior at the dinner party embarrassed his wife.
- It would be churlish to refuse such a generous offer.
- The store clerk’s churlish attitude drove customers away.
- She gave a churlish response when asked to help.
- His churlish refusal to shake hands surprised everyone.
- The churlish guest complained about everything at the wedding.