adjective🔗ShareIrritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly."The surly teacher refused to answer any questions after class. "attitudecharacterpersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective🔗ShareLordly, arrogant, supercilious."The new manager's surly attitude, as if he was better than everyone else, made it difficult for the team to respect him. "characterattitudepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareIn an arrogant or supercilious manner."She answered my question surly, rolling her eyes as if I were bothering her with a stupid request. "attitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading