Surly synonyms
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The definition of morose is having a gloomy attitude or character.
Marked by impatience or ill humor.
Alternative spelling of bad-tempered.
irritable (related)
In an ill humor; bad-tempered; peevish
sullen (related)
Gloomy; dismal; sad; depressing
Bitter and sharp in language or tone; rancorous:
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Like or characteristic of a boor; rude; awkward; ill-mannered
Stingy or mean
Involving interchange; reciprocal.
Rough and outspoken; not patient, kindly, or refined
Unyielding and obstinate.
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Moody and melancholy; dejected.
In a bad-tempered or sulky mood; grumpy
Harsh and throaty; hoarse
Unhappy, dissatisfied and/or irritable, a word which is particularly applied to babies and children or adults who are acting childishly.
Having or showing great pride in oneself and disdain, contempt, or scorn for others; proud; arrogant; supercilious
Having a bad temper
inurbane
Not urbane; crude; unpolished
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Querulous or discontented.
Ill-mannered, discourteous, or insulting:
Having the sharp, acid taste of lemon juice, vinegar, green fruit, etc.
Gloomy; dismal:
Sensitive to touch; easily irritated, as a part of the body
Not civilized; barbarous
Lacking kindness, sympathy, benevolence, gratitude, or similar; cruel, harsh or unjust; ungrateful. [From mid-14thC.]
The definition of a curmudgeon is a cranky, ill tempered individual.
Contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.
Having a harmful influence:
gentle (antonym)
Polite and respectful rather than rude.
Partially or totally dark, especially dismal and dreary:
Expressive of a mood, especially a sullen or gloomy mood:
The definition of saturnine is someone or someplace that is gloomy, dark, moody or mysterious.
Difficult to handle:
Having a bad disposition; peevish.
Not agreeable, conformable, or congruous; contrary; unsuitable.
Having a bad temper; irritable.
Characterized by or resulting from anger.
The definition of nasty is something that is very dirty, unpleasant or offensive.
Often complaining; suggesting a complaint in expression; fretful, whining.
Likely to snap or bite, as a dog.
(Informal) Rapid and without delay.
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Ill-natured; crossgrained; quarrelsome.
Bad-tempered; snappish
(Slang) Hard to cope with; difficult or troublesome:
attitude (related)
Having or showing a bad temper
supercilious (related)
lecherous (related)
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truculent (related)
taciturn (related)
garrulous (related)
world-weary (related)
cocky (related)
jovial (related)
Impolite; lacking consideration for others
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happy (related)
Cheerful; willing:
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