surly in a sentence
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Definition
Surly: unfriendly or inclined to be irritable and bad-tempered.
Crossword clues for surly
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "surly".
- Bad-tempered and unfriendly demeanor.
- Grumpy attitude often seen in sour moods.
- Irritable personality that frowns upon cheer.
- Hostile and unapproachable in nature.
- Gloomy disposition that repels friendliness.
Surly sentence examples
- The surly waiter barely acknowledged our presence as we sat down at the table.
- Despite his surly demeanor, he possessed an undeniable talent for storytelling.
- The surly clouds overhead hinted at the storm that was about to break.
- She shot him a surly glance when he interrupted her during the meeting.
- After the argument, he walked away with a surly scowl on his face.