Surliness

Synonyms of surliness

• acerbity
• rudeness
• grumpiness

Antonyms of surliness

• cordiality
• friendliness
• politeness

Collocations of surliness

surliness and rudeness

Frequency: 70 %

His surliness and rudeness towards the customers cost him his job.

surliness and hostility

Frequency: 60 %

The surliness and hostility of the receptionist made the visitors feel unwelcome.

surliness and resentment

Frequency: 50 %

The surliness and resentment in his tone indicated unresolved issues.

surliness and defiance

Frequency: 45 %

Her surliness and defiance towards authority figures often got her into trouble.

Idiomatic Expressions for surliness

• Phrase: a mask of surliness
  Meaning: a facade of grumpiness or unfriendliness that someone puts on to hide their true feelings
  Usage: Despite his mask of surliness, he was actually a very kind and caring person.