surliness

名詞

UK/ˈsɜː.li.nəs/
US/ˈsɝː.li.nəs/

定義 surliness 名詞

  1. 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.