churl
Example Sentences
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Barabak: You would have to be a churl not to respect and admire Vance’s career path, which, to use a phrase oft-heard Monday might, truly embodies the American Dream.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024
As with Stosur, it would take the dourest churl to dislike Barty, so the sight of either pulling through in Melbourne would have pleased — or will please — anyone worth knowing.
From Washington Post • Jan. 22, 2022
But with the superb singing on display, I am beginning to feel like a churl for citing any flaws.
From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2015
Actually, I'm not a churl and think he is rather a good thing but he is increasingly sounding like Samwise Gamgee on helium, in making Alan Sugar laugh at himself and the mad contestants human.
From The Guardian • Jul. 23, 2011
Wayward, The maiden scorns true lover's tenderest sigh, And inward pines for some ungracious churl, Who slights such light-won favours.
From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John
Vocabulary lists containing churl
Scrooge, Grinch, and Churl: Wonderful Words for Unpleasant People
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"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 5
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