surliness

[US]/ˈsɜːlɪnəs/
[UK]/ˈsɜr.lɪ.nəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the quality of being unfriendly or rude; gloomy or unfriendly behavior

Phrases & Collocations

surliness behavior

surliness attitude

surliness displayed

surliness in conversation

surliness and rudeness

surliness at work

surliness towards others

surliness in children

surliness in public

Example Sentences

his surliness made it difficult for others to approach him.

she responded to his questions with surliness.

the child's surliness was a sign of his frustration.

despite her surliness, she had a kind heart.

his surliness during meetings was noted by his colleagues.

the surliness of the weather matched his mood.

she tried to hide her surliness with a smile.

his surliness often led to misunderstandings.

the surliness in his voice was hard to ignore.

she felt that his surliness was unjustified.

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