Churlish

Churlish is an adjective used to describe someone who is rude, ill-tempered, and boorish. It implies a lack of consideration for others, often manifesting as gratuitous offensiveness or a stubborn, ungracious attitude. The term can also suggest stinginess or meanness, particularly in older or less common usages. Someone described as churlish might be prone to making unpleasant remarks, behaving discourteously, or exhibiting a generally uncooperative disposition. The word's etymology traces back to the Old English word "ceorl," meaning a free peasant or commoner, suggesting a historical association with a less refined or polite demeanor. Modern usage focuses on the negative social behavior it denotes.