Churlish

[ chur-lish ]

adjective

  1. rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

Examples of churlish in a sentence:

  • Although Ms. X is a beautiful and talented actress, she has a reputation for being churlish and difficult to get along with.
  • Linda decided never to call that babysitter again because the nanny-cam showed that she acted churlish with the children.