Word of the Day - Churlish

Churlish is the Word of the Day from perfect English with Danny. Learn about the meaning of churlish and how to use it in your writing or conversation.

Perfect English with Danny – Word of the Day – Churlish

Churlish

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

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