surly

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of surly with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

surly

(adjective)

Meaning

bad-tempered and unfriendly

Example

"The surly waiter ignored our requests for service."

Synonyms

grumpysullenmoody

Antonyms

cheerfulfriendlypleasant

More about this word

Word origin
From Middle English 'surlie', meaning proud or haughty.
Related word forms
  • adverb: surlily
  • noun: surliness

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