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