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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

And wouldn’t all of this result in a general state of surliness and short-temperedness?

From Slate • Aug. 6, 2019

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

Ranofer slowed his pace, ashamed of his surliness.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw