Surly Sentence Examples

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  • But his surly guest said scarcely a word.

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  • The voice became surly.

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  • On a previous visit I found him to be somewhat surly, but last night he was downright rude!

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  • Smit was a surly fellow, and refused shelter to the traveler, who was therefore obliged to continue his journey during the night.

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  • Hence comes the modern use of the word for a low-born or vulgar person, particularly one with an unpleasant, surly or miserly character.

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  • The menu was abysmal and once the tatty waiters realized we were not going to order drinks and three courses they became quite surly.

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  • By the time Dean strolled by a few moments later, red-faced Fitzgerald was getting an ear full from a half dozen tourists and an elderly local, known for his unwavering opinions and surly disposition.

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  • The tanker driver was a dour, surly man.

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  • Princess Anne was a rather surly adolescent at the time of the visit to the Nixons.

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  • First impression was staff didn't seem to be especially surly.

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  • You might as well come in, was the surly response.

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  • A very surly French lady, escorting the Harbourmaster, takes our money 15.20 Euros inc showers.

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  • His surly staccato voice failed to hide his newly-found self-esteem.

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  • On a previous visit I found him to be somewhat surly, but last night he was downright rude !

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  • First impression was staff did n't seem to be especially surly.

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  • One surly response or curt reaction could result in a reprimand and potential dismissal.

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  • Teens can be demanding family members, and a surly teenager can dampen an entire vacation.

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  • The green has a lip like a surly teenager.

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  • The effects of lack of sleep include a surly demeanor, diminished cognitive function and impairment of reflexes.

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  • Not a step-by-step guide for beginners, but any intermediate to advanced martial artists would surly benefit from this book.

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  • If we are not able to measure up to this height, then surly the fault lies with us and not with the teaching.

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  • Not been there for awhile and was suprised by surly staff.

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