surliness
noun
UK/ˈsɜː.li.nəs/
US/ˈsɝː.li.nəs/
Definitions of surliness noun
- Uncountable
the state of being bad-tempered, unfriendly, and impolite
His surliness made everyone uncomfortable.
The waiter's surliness displeased the customers.
She responded to every question with a scowl and surliness.