Surly Synonyms and Antonyms
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Synonyms for Surly
Alternative spelling of bad-tempered.
Bitter and sharp in language or tone; rancorous:
The definition of morose is having a gloomy attitude or character.
Marked by impatience or ill humor.
The definition of sullen is something that appears dull or dark.
(Slang) Hard to cope with; difficult or troublesome:
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Having a bad temper
Expressing gloom or melancholy; sullenly unhappy.
The definition of glum is being or looking gloomy or sad.
The definition of sour is something with an acidic taste, or someone who is resentful or angry.
Difficult to understand; complicated.
(Archaic) Causing harm; unfavorable
In a bad-tempered or sulky mood; grumpy
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Surly and peevish; cranky.
Showing ill humor or impatience, as a glance or remark
Like or characteristic of a boor; rude; awkward; ill-mannered
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.
The definition of cantankerous is someone who is bad tempered, grumpy or looking for an argument.
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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.
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Often complaining; suggesting a complaint in expression; fretful, whining.
Likely to snap or bite, as a dog.
(Informal) Rapid and without delay.
Ill-natured; crossgrained; quarrelsome.
Bad-tempered; snappish
Stingy or mean
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Rough and outspoken; not patient, kindly, or refined
Impolite; lacking consideration for others
Harsh and throaty; hoarse
Having or showing great pride in oneself and disdain, contempt, or scorn for others; proud; arrogant; supercilious
inurbane
Not urbane; crude; unpolished
Ill-mannered, discourteous, or insulting:
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:
Antonyms for Surly
Polite and respectful rather than rude.
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