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.

While I know that Matthew can sometimes be very churlish, I’m thankful that at least he’s courteous and respectful when he’s behind the wheel.

Melissa decided not to accept Freddie’s offer to escort her to the party because she knew he became churlish if he had more than two beers.

Maria is a very efficient nurse, but her patients find her bedside manner to be churlish and unpleasant.

According to the latest memo, the new manager is not going to put up with the churlish employee attitudes that have driven customers away.

When the city tore down the historic courthouse to make room for covered parking, the editorial section of the newspaper carried dozens of churlish commentaries from angry taxpayers.

I admit that I wake up churlish every morning, but my mood improves drastically after I have my cup of coffee.

If you’re going to be churlish about going with me to the ballet, I’d prefer to just go by myself.

A Christmas Carol is a timeless Christmas story where three ghosts give Ebenezer Scrooge, a churlish, miserly sourpuss, a chance to change his life and enjoy the true spirit of Christmas.