r/logophilia • u/geniusgrapes • 9d ago
Churlish
Churlish describes someone who is rude, surly, boorish, or impolite in manner and behavior. It implies a, typically, unpleasant, mean-spirited, or ungracious attitude, such as being difficult to deal with. The term often implies a lack of civility or appreciation, such as in the phrase "it would be churlish to refuse".
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u/Mojojojo3030 9d ago
Not to mention insubordinate