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ill-tempered and often rude to others
- The surly waiter slammed the menus down on the table and muttered something unintelligible when we asked for recommendations.
- Despite our polite inquiries, the bus driver remained surly and unresponsive, making for an uncomfortable journey.
- Whenever he was in a surly mood, his colleagues learned to steer clear of him to avoid unnecessary conflict.
- The shopkeeper's surly attitude towards customers often resulted in lost business and negative reviews.
- Even on the sunniest of days, the old man's surly demeanor seemed to cast a shadow over the neighborhood.