Churlish (adj)
chur-li-sh
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Taken from Churl a mean spirited person which comes from the old English ceorl, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch kerel and German Kerl or – fellow.
Example sentences
“Throughout his life his conduct was unpleasant and churlish.”
“He invited me to dinner and I thought it would be churlish to refuse.”
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