surly

The surly customer complained about the slow service.

He gave a surly response when asked about his whereabouts.

Her surly attitude made it difficult to work with her.

The surly receptionist barely acknowledged our presence.

Despite his surly demeanor, he was actually quite friendly once you got to know him.

She shot a surly glance at him before storming out of the room.

The surly boss made everyone in the office feel uneasy.

The surly teenager refused to speak to anyone at the party.

His surly behavior towards his colleagues caused tension in the workplace.

The surly bus driver ignored the passengers' questions and complaints.