surliness in a sentence
n.
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Definition
SURLINESS: a quality or state of being unfriendly, moody, or sulky.
Crossword clues for surliness
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "surliness".
- A mood marked by unfriendliness and gloom.
- State of being grumpy or unapproachable.
- Quality of being sulky and unfriendly.
- Feeling of irritation and bad temper.
- Characteristic of a moody disposition.
Surliness sentence examples
- Her surliness during the meeting made it difficult for anyone to express their opinions.
- The child's surliness was evident as he crossed his arms and pouted in the corner.
- Despite his usual cheerfulness, a sudden mood of surliness enveloped him after receiving the news.
- The surliness of the customer surprised the staff, as they had always prided themselves on excellent service.
- In the face of her friend's surliness, she chose to remain patient and understanding.