churlish

Definitions

Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

Difficult to work with or deal with; intractable.

Examples

It would be churlish to complain about such a generous gift.

His churlish behavior at the dinner party offended all of the guests.

Synonyms

rude surly boorish impolite crass ungracious discourteous

Antonyms

polite courteous gracious civil kind refined gentle