Main Entry: churl·ish

Pronunciation: \ˈchər-lish\

Function: adjective

Date: before 12th century

1 : of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
2 : marked by a lack of civility or graciousness : surly
3 : difficult to work with or deal with : intractable <churlish soil>

synonyms see boorish

— churl·ish·ly adverb

— churl·ish·ness noun