churlish

Meanings

• adjective

  Unpleasantly rude and uncooperative.

  - "He was a churlish old man who refused to help his neighbors."
  - "The churlish behavior of the children made it difficult for the teacher to manage the class."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈtʃɝːlɪʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cross-grained , rude , surly , ungracious , grudging , illiberal , miserly , niggardly , stingy , rustic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with churlish
swillish , frillish , gillish

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Variants

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churlish , churlishly , churlishness , churlishnesses

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Etymology

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Originated from Middle English 'churl', meaning a peasant or farmer. The term came to be used to describe someone who was rude, surly, or uncooperative.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'churl' originally referred to a peasant or farmer in Middle English.

2. The word 'churlish' is related to the word 'cur', which means 'dog' in Old English.

3. In some dialects of English, the term 'churl' is still used to refer to a farm laborer.

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Related Concepts

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1. rudeness: Rudeness is a form of disrespect or impoliteness towards others. Churlish behavior can be considered a form of rudeness.

2. surliness: Surliness is a form of rudeness or unfriendliness, often characterized by a scowling expression, an uncooperative attitude, or a refusal to acknowledge others.

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Culture

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The term 'churlish' has been used in literature and art to depict characters who are rude, uncooperative, or surly. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'As You Like It', the character Touchstone uses the term to describe the character Jaques.

How to Memorize "churlish"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a rude or uncooperative person. Imagine their facial expressions and body language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'churlish' with the feeling of being treated poorly or disrespectfully.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'churlish' describes someone who is 'curl'y un-pleas-ant'.

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