adjective🔗ShareRustique, grossierOf or pertaining to a serf, peasant, or rustic."The churlish farmer, used to a simple life, found city life confusing and rude. "Le fermier grossier, habitué à une vie simple, trouvait la vie citadine déroutante et impolie.personcharactersocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGrognon, maussade, mal élevéRude, surly, ungracious."The churlish teenager slammed the door after being asked to help with the dishes. "L'adolescent grognon a claqué la porte après qu'on lui ait demandé de faire la vaisselle.characterattitudehumanmoralqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAvare, radinStingy or grudging."My uncle is quite churlish with his money; he rarely gives anyone a gift. "Mon oncle est assez avare avec son argent ; il fait rarement un cadeau à qui que ce soit.characterattitudemoralpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDifficile à travailler, ingrat(of soil) Difficult to till, lacking pliancy; unmanageable."The farmer struggled to plow the churlish soil, as it resisted the tools stubbornly. "Le fermier a eu du mal à labourer le sol ingrat, car il résistait obstinément aux outils.agriculturenatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading