surliness
Example Sentences
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They also mention that Mr. Statham was a no-show for the session, which might have contributed to their surliness, but his presence certainly would have made the track more fun.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 29, 2021
And wouldn’t all of this result in a general state of surliness and short-temperedness?
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2019
But when Kavanaugh followed, he “came straight out of the gates weird” and his mix of tears, anger and surliness concerned Oliver.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 1, 2018
No wonder many greet a $2 billion donation with surliness.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2018
“He-e-e-re’s lunch!” he announced at cell after cell, undaunted by silence and surliness.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
