Surliness (Noun)
Meaning
A disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger; "his temper was well known to all his employees".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- His surliness was notorious among colleagues, who often avoided interactions with him to prevent conflict.
- Throughout the meeting, the manager's surliness was directed towards anyone who dared to disagree with his ideas.
- The strict teacher's surliness intimidated even the bravest of students, making them hesitant to participate in class discussions.
- John's surliness was becoming increasingly unbearable to his friends, and they were considering distancing themselves from him.
- Her surliness often left a trail of tension, as people struggled to navigate her unpredictable mood swings.