surliness
Example Sentences
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His kids — including the surliest teens this side of the Atlantic — want nothing to do with him.
From Washington Post • Aug. 13, 2021
The other is the latest, and perhaps surliest, entry in the crowded field of shows about teens trying to fit in.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2021
To be fair, the surliest cities also tend to be the biggest and most fast-paced, which may give visitors an air of indifference—whether it’s intentional or not.
From Time • Aug. 13, 2015
At the end of the Kettleman’s story arc, the great Jonathan Banks gets to do something besides be the world’s surliest parking attendant.
From Forbes • Feb. 17, 2015
One and all, to the mangiest, surliest dog, Were quite eager to bark for his Worship of Quog.
From The Glugs of Gosh by Dennis, C. J. (Clarence James)
