churl

• Существительное, обозначающее грубого, невоспитанного или скупого человека, часто отличающегося отсутствием утончённости или дурным нравом.

A noun referring to a rude, ill-bred, or miserly person, often characterized by a lack of refinement or a bad temper.

1. Ill-bred personC2formal

   A person who is rude, uncultured, and lacking in refinement or manners.

   Грубиян

   • The churl at the party insulted everyone with his crude jokes.
   • Only a churl would speak so disrespectfully to the elders.
   • His behavior at the dinner table marked him as a complete churl.

   Синонимыbarbarianboorclodloutoafphilistinevulgarianyahoo

   Антонимыcultivatorgentlemanlady

2. Miserly personC2formal

   A selfish individual who is unwilling to give or spend money or resources.

   Скупец

   • The old churl refused to donate even a penny to charity.
   • He is such a churl that he never buys a round of drinks.
   • Only a churl would hoard wealth while others starve.

   Синонимыcheapskatemiserniggardpenny pincherscroogeskinflinttightwad

   Антонимыspenderspendthriftwaster

3. Bad-tempered personC2formal

   A person who is habitually irritable, grumpy, or ill-natured.

   Грубиян

   • The churl snapped at everyone who tried to speak to him.
   • Don't be such a churl; a simple smile won't hurt you.
   • His reputation as a churl made people avoid his company.

   Синонимыbearcrabcrankcrosspatchcurmudgeongrouchgrumpsourpuss