surly (Meaning)
surly (s)
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
Synonyms & Antonyms of surly
Synonyms:
- snappy
- prickly
- ill-natured
- bearish
- crotchety
- snarky
- crabby
- ill-humored
- snippety
- gloomy
- testy
- disagreeable
- choleric
- temperamental
- cantankerous
- huffy
- perverse
- ill-tempered
- moping
- pettish
- bilious
- quick-tempered
- tetchy
- short-tempered
- cranky
- waspish
- dyspeptic
- touchy
- snippy
- ornery
- ratty
- raspy
Antonyms:
surly Sentence Examples
- The surly receptionist greeted us with an unwelcoming scowl.
- She returned the book to the library with a surly demeanor, as if it had wronged her.
- The surly dog barked relentlessly at the passing strangers.
- His surly nature made him an unwelcome guest at social gatherings.
- The surly waiter ignored our requests for service, leaving us feeling neglected.
- She couldn't hide her surly expression when she was confronted about her mistake.
- The surly neighbor refused to acknowledge us, even when we offered a friendly greeting.
- The surly weather forecast predicted a gloomy and unpleasant day.
- The surly teacher reprimanded the students for their disrespectful behavior.
- Her surly tone suggested that she was not interested in any conversation.
FAQs About the word surly
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
sullen, irritable,pouting, pouty, sulky, dour, cross,glum, brooding, sensitive
good-natured, perky, sociable, cheerful,cheerful, perky, good-natured, cheery, sociable, cheery
The surly receptionist greeted us with an unwelcoming scowl.
She returned the book to the library with a surly demeanor, as if it had wronged her.
The surly dog barked relentlessly at the passing strangers.
His surly nature made him an unwelcome guest at social gatherings.
