Surliness
noun
Being bad-tempered or rude.
His surliness made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
Often appears as...
- display surliness
- respond with surliness
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Being bad-tempered or rude.
His surliness made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
Often appears as...
- display surliness
- respond with surliness
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Surliness usually implies a negative, unfriendly attitude that makes others feel uncomfortable.
The waiter's surliness left a bad impression on the diners.
Pro Tip 2/3Body Language
Surliness is often shown through body language, such as frowning, avoiding eye contact, or crossing arms.
His surliness was evident as he scowled at the request.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Verbal
Surliness can be communicated non-verbally; it's not just about what is said, but how it's expressed.
She could sense his surliness despite his silence.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Surliness usually implies a negative, unfriendly attitude that makes others feel uncomfortable.
The waiter's surliness left a bad impression on the diners.
Pro Tip 2/3Body Language
Surliness is often shown through body language, such as frowning, avoiding eye contact, or crossing arms.
His surliness was evident as he scowled at the request.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Verbal
Surliness can be communicated non-verbally; it's not just about what is said, but how it's expressed.
She could sense his surliness despite his silence.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Tone
Surliness usually implies a negative, unfriendly attitude that makes others feel uncomfortable.
The waiter's surliness left a bad impression on the diners.
Pro Tip 2/3Body Language
Surliness is often shown through body language, such as frowning, avoiding eye contact, or crossing arms.
His surliness was evident as he scowled at the request.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Verbal
Surliness can be communicated non-verbally; it's not just about what is said, but how it's expressed.
She could sense his surliness despite his silence.
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