churlishly

Thân thiện

The store owner responded churlishly to a simple question.

Definition

Adverb: * In a rude, surly, or mean-spirited manner: Describes an action done with bad temper, a lack of civility, or a deliberate unwillingness to be helpful or pleasant.

Usage

The adverb "churlishly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It emphasizes a manner that is ill-tempered, boorish, or ungracious. * It typically describes negative social behavior, such as speaking, responding, or treating someone. * It often implies a failure to meet basic expectations of politeness or generosity.

Examples

• He churlishly refused to hold the door open for the person behind him.
• When asked for a simple favor, she sighed and agreed, but did so churlishly.
• The critic churlishly dismissed the artist's entire body of work without substantive comment.

Advanced Usage

• "To act/behave churlishly": A common collocation emphasizing general rude behavior.
  • Despite their hospitality, he continued to act churlishly throughout the visit.

Variants and Related Words

• Churlish (adjective): Having the characteristics of a churl; rude, surly, or mean.
  • It would be churlish to complain about such a generous gift.
• Churlishness (noun): The quality or state of being churlish.
  • His churlishness made him very unpopular with his colleagues.

Synonyms

• Boorishly: In a rough, rude, or ill-mannered way.
• Surlily: In a bad-tempered, unfriendly, and rude manner.
• Ungraciously: In a way that is not polite or friendly.
• Discourteously: In an impolite manner lacking good manners.

Antonyms

• Graciously: In a courteous, kind, and pleasant manner.
• Politely: In a respectful and considerate manner.
• Civilly: In a polite and courteous way.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a churlish manner
   • the store owner treated his customers churlishly

Từ đồng nghĩa

• surlily