jerkish
Acting like a boor
Jerkish describes behavior characteristic of a jerk—rude, inconsiderate, or thoughtlessly selfish: That was a pretty jerkish thing to say.
The suffix softens the accusation slightly, suggesting jerk-like qualities rather than full commitment to being a jerk: I know it sounds jerkish, but I don't want to share.
Boldly rude and disrespectful
- impoliteLacking good manners
- discourteousLacking good manners
- brusqueAbrupt and dismissive
- curtAbruptly rude in speech
blunt · abrupt · tactless · unmannerly · uncivil · churlish · snippy · short
Causing mild irritation
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
- insufferableImpossible to put up with
- exasperatingIntensely irritating
- vexingCausing mild torment
disagreeable · unpleasant · offensive · unlikable · unbearable · grating · aggravating · infuriating
Immature in manner
- petulantChildishly bad-tempered
- whinyInclined to complain
- sulkyMoody and silently resentful
- juvenileYoung person or animal
infantile · puerile · bratty · pouty · tantrum · moody · huffy · stroppy
Lacking good manners
- crassCrudely lacking refinement
- insensitiveUnaware of others' emotions
- vulgarCrude or indecent
- coarseRough in texture
loutish · oafish · crude · brutish · indelicate · unrefined · ill-mannered · classless
insolent
Boldly rude and disrespectful
- impoliteLacking good manners
- discourteousLacking good manners
- brusqueAbrupt and dismissive
curt · blunt · abrupt · tactless · unmannerly · uncivil · churlish · snippy · short · gruff
annoying
Causing mild irritation
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
- insufferableImpossible to put up with
- exasperatingIntensely irritating
vexing · disagreeable · unpleasant · offensive · unlikable · unbearable · grating · aggravating · infuriating · maddening
childish
Immature in manner
juvenile · infantile · puerile · bratty · pouty · tantrum · moody · huffy · stroppy · self-centered
uncouth
Lacking good manners
- crassCrudely lacking refinement
- insensitiveUnaware of others' emotions
- vulgarCrude or indecent
coarse · loutish · oafish · crude · brutish · indelicate · unrefined · ill-mannered · classless · graceless
jerkishkind
Type or caring
considerate · thoughtful · courteous · polite · respectful
jerkishkindhearted
Naturally sympathetic and caring
sweet · good-natured · warmhearted · gentle · benevolent
- jerking aroundDeliberately wasting someone's time
- jerking offMale self-stimulation
- circle jerkingMutual uncritical praise exchange
- jerking itVulgar term, autoeroticism