HyperDic: churlish

English > 2 senses of the word churlish:
ADJECTIVEallchurlishrude and boorish
allchurlishhaving a bad disposition
churlish > pronunciation
Soundscher'lihsh
Rhymesabolish ... Yiddish: 161 rhymes with ihsh...
English > churlish: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningRude and boorish.
Broaderungraciouslacking charm and good taste
Spanisharisco, áspero, hosco, huraño
Catalanaspre, esquerp
Adverbschurlishlyin a churlish manner
English > churlish: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving a bad disposition; surly.
Example"churlish as a bear"- Shakespeare
Broaderill-naturedHaving an irritable and unpleasant disposition

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