churlish

/ˈtʃɜːlɪʃ/adjective

Rude and ungracious, especially when refusing to be polite or generous.

Example sentences

“It would be churlish to refuse such a kind offer.”
“He gave a churlish reply and walked away.”
“It seems churlish to complain about a free meal.”

Most often in the pattern 'it would be churlish to...', meaning it would be rude or ungrateful. The word is fairly formal.

Synonyms for churlish

rude
ungracious
surly
boorish
impolite

Antonyms

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Related words

capriciousChanging suddenly and without warning, guided by whim rather than reason.complacentSo pleased with yourself or your success that you stop trying to improve or notice risks.callowYoung and lacking experience, especially in a way that shows poor judgment.brusqueShort and blunt in manner, to the point of seeming rude.covetousFull of greedy longing, especially for things that belong to other people.belligerentHostile and aggressive; eager to argue or fight.