Jane Hawking

I did the first proofreading of 'A Brief History of Time,' and when it came to writing my memoir, I consulted many scientific friends so that, contrary to what many critics supposed and were churlish enough to voice, I did actually write the scientific sections myself.

English Author

Patricia Routledge

But it would be churlish of me not to appreciate what it's brought me. If a good number of people come into a theatre because they know me from the dreaded 'Mrs B', I couldn't be happier.

English Actress

Nick Clooney

In matters large and small, many people seemed concerned about churlishness, an ugliness in our relationships that appears to be increasing rather than decreasing.

American Politician

Tim Hunt

If UCL did offer to reinstate me, it would be churlish of me to refuse, but really, my work there was over.

British Scientist

Using 'churlish' often suggests a strong disapproval of someone's behavior.

Negative Feeling

In some cultures, direct refusal may be seen as churlish even if polite language is used.

Cultural Perception

'Churlish' implies behavior that is not just impolite, but offensively so.

Intensity

Understand that 'churlish' referred to peasants in older texts, reflecting social hierarchy.

Historical Context

In history, being 'churlish' often implied low social status or uncouth manners.

Social Status

The term 'churlish' can highlight class distinctions, especially in historical literature.

Class Distinctions

 and, of course, my heartbreak; listen to my sometimes catty, sometimes churlish, sometimes silly self being cruel, unforgiving, uncouth; listen, deeply, deeply ashamed, to the worst version of myself,