churlishly

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière grossière, maussade ou impolie ». Décrit un comportement volontairement peu aimable, revêche ou dépourvu de courtoisie, souvent en réponse à une demande ou à un geste de bonté.

An adverb meaning "in a rude, surly, or ill-mannered way." It describes behavior that is deliberately ungracious, sullen, or lacking in courtesy, often in response to a request or kindness.

1. In a rude or surly mannerC1formal

   Behaving in a way that is impolite, bad-tempered, or unfriendly.

   de manière grossière

   • He churlishly refused to help his colleague with the project.
   • She churlishly dismissed the compliment without a word of thanks.
   • The waiter was treated churlishly by the impatient customer.

   Synonymesboorishlybrusquelydiscourteouslygrufflyimpolitelyrudelysurlilyuncivilly

   Antonymescourteouslygraciouslykindlypolitely