churlishness
1
8.6
- noun
- /ˈtʃɜr.lɪʃ.nəs/
- Formal
:
grosería
- Everyone was surprised by her churlishness, as she usually displayed a friendly demeanor.
Examples
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But churlishness is not practical.
Fiction book (1997) -
As previously noted, churlishness gets you nowhere.
Fiction book (1997) -
"Well, hear this: Your churlishness just now was shameful.
Fiction book (1993) -
No need for churlishness.
Fiction book (1999) -
His churlishness during the meeting made it difficult for anyone to express their opinions.
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The teacher warned the students that churlishness would not be tolerated in her classroom.
Synonyms
27
1.8
Lack of politeness or respect for other people
9
5.4
Being unkind on purpose to other people
3
8.5
A way of behaving that is mean and hurtful to other people
2
9.9
Very rude and hurtful behavior by someone who acts too proud and thinks they are better than others
1
8.1
Rude, insensitive behavior that ignores good manners
1
6.6
A rough, unfriendly way of speaking or acting
1
8.1
Rude behavior that shows you think you are better than others
1
9.9
Being easily annoyed, stubborn, and hard to get along with
1
8.2
A harsh, unkind way of speaking or acting
1
9.9
A way of talking and acting that is mean and hurts people
1
9.9
Rude, selfish actions that hurt or upset other people
1
7.7
A short, slightly rude way of speaking to someone
1
5.8
A bold, slightly rude way of speaking or acting that is playful and shows little respect
Being rude and not polite to other people
Rude actions that show a lack of politeness
A quality of being unpleasant and hard to get along with that makes people avoid you
Showing strong dislike and no respect for a person or thing
A lack of kindness or willingness to help others
Mean actions that spoil other people's fun
Being often angry and criticizing others in a harsh, nagging way
Antonyms
How Rude
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Churlishness comes from the old word churl, which once meant a 'country man' or peasant and over time came to mean a rough, rude person. So churlishness now means being 'rude' or 'unfriendly', like someone acting rough or mean.