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Definition of churlishness

churlishness

/ˈtʃɜːr.lɪʃ.nəs/
churl · ish · ness
Adverb:churlishly
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Adjective:churlish
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churlishness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being rude, surly, ill-mannered, or mean-spirited.

Example

"His unprovoked churlishness toward the waitstaff made everyone at the dinner table feel uncomfortable."

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• Rhymes for churlishness

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'churlish', which traces back to the Old English noun 'ceorl', originally denoting a freeman of the lowest rank or peasant before acquiring the pejorative sense of a rude, ill-bred person.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Churlishness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/churlishness
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