😠surly

adjective
/ˈsɜːrli/

Meaning

bad-tempered and unfriendly

Example Sentences

The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.

Synonyms

gruff, rude, irritable, unfriendly, cranky

Antonyms

friendly, pleasant, cheerful

Collocations

surly attitude, surly mood, surly expression, surly teenager

Related Vocabularies

no longer working at one's job, typically because of having reached a certain age
suitable for growing crops or farming
Having power, authority, or influence over others; most important.
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
occurring, operating, or done at the same time

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