churlish

/ˈtʃɝɫɪʃ/

rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

churlish in a sentence

“It would be churlish to refuse such a generous offer.”

Old English ceorl peasant, common man, related to German Kerl fellow

Related Words

crass

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

obtuse

annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand

vapid

offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland

insipid

lacking flavor, vigor, or interest

vacuous

having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence

fatuous

silly and pointless