surly
adjective
churlishly rude or bad-tempered.
surliness
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a word derived from
surly.
Example Sentences
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They also mention that Mr. Statham was a no-show for the session, which might have contributed to their surliness, but his presence certainly would have made the track more fun.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 29, 2021
No wonder many greet a $2 billion donation with surliness.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2018
Still, Pederson is a coaching neophyte compared with Belichick, whose surliness and visible disdain for answering questions is as much of a trademark of his mystique as his dogged pursuit of excellence.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 2, 2018
TV viewers became familiar with Smith's profile, his lower jaw jutting forward in bulldog surliness, as the two men discussed many subjects, though rarely with insight.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 21, 2013
“He-e-e-re’s lunch!” he announced at cell after cell, undaunted by silence and surliness.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
