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Surly

usgb/ˈsɜːrli/Volume
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Perceived IntentPlay
Surly often suggests a deliberate intent to be unpleasant. SlideThe surly guard dismissed my question with a wave.
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When someone is surly, they make others feel unwelcome or uncomfortable. SlideHer surly comments during the meeting silenced us.
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Mood IndicatorPlay
Use 'surly' to imply someone's mood is temporarily unpleasant. SlideAfter losing the game, he was unsurprisingly surly.
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