noun
- the quality of being rude, impolite, or ungracious in manner or behavior
- the quality of being stingy or unwilling to spend money or give generously
Usage: uncountable noun; formal register
Usage: uncountable noun; formal register
Examples
- His churlishness toward the guests made the dinner party uncomfortable.
- The customer complained about the waiter's churlishness and lack of respect.
- She was known for her churlishness; she rarely smiled or said a kind word.
- His churlishness prevented him from donating to the charity, despite his wealth.
- The old man's churlishness had driven away most of his friends over the years.
- Her churlishness in refusing to help was shocking given how much he had done for her.