churlish
adjective
like a churl; boorish; rude.
churlishly
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a word derived from
churlish.
Example Sentences
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Peter Crook’s titular King Henry IV, meanwhile, seems so churlishly aloof that you can’t find any compelling emotional rationale for Hal’s contrite return.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 10, 2019
He knew William thought he had behaved churlishly, resisting the friendly overtures of his extended family.
From New York Times ● Jul. 9, 2015
“I can boldly if a bit churlishly declare that movie-choosing families will not detect such a thing in ‘Battle: Los Angeles.’
From Washington Post ● Mar. 16, 2011
Since then other top managers have seemed churlishly reluctant to embrace the Sprakes of this world.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 30, 2010
Dorothy, who was just starting on her round, and was in no mood for her errand, had admitted him somewhat churlishly.
From Not Like Other Girls by Rosa Nouchette Carey
