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English noun: surliness

1. surliness (attribute) a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger


SamplesHis temper was well known to all his employees.


Synonymsbiliousness, irritability, peevishness, pettishness, snappishness, temper


Broader (hypernym)ill nature


Narrower (hyponym)querulousness









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