surlyness

[US]/ˈsɜːli.nəs/
[UK]/ˈsɜːr.li.nəs/

Translation

n.the quality or state of being surly; bad-tempered, unfriendly, or rude behavior or manner

Phrases & Collocations

his surlyness

her surlyness

overcome surlyness

display surlyness

with surlyness

exude surlyness

their surlyness

without surlyness

surlynesses

Example Sentences

his surlyness made it difficult to collaborate with him at work.

despite her surlyness, she was actually quite kind-hearted.

the surlyness of the teenager surprised the usually patient teacher.

her surlyness was merely a defense mechanism she developed.

the customer's surlyness scared away potential buyers from the store.

morning surlyness is common among people who work night shifts.

his surlyness gradually softened after months of counseling.

the surlyness in the room was palpable during the tense meeting.

sudden surlyness often masks deeper emotional problems.

she responded to the question with surprising surlyness.

the security guard's surlyness made the visitors feel unwelcome.

alcohol sometimes brings out hidden surlyness in people.

his habitual surlyness pushed all his friends away over time.

the surlyness between the two rivals filled the entire arena.

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