Surly (adjective)

Bad-tempered and unfriendly; unfriendly and inclined to anger or resentment.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "stern, harsh"): from old french sur "over, above" + -ly.

Examples:

  1. The surly customer refused to speak to the customer service representative.
  2. The surly bartender refused to serve him another drink.
  3. He was in a surly mood and didn't want to talk to anyone.
  4. The surly bouncer wouldn't let us in the club.
  5. The surly dog growled at anyone who came near him.
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