Surly Sentence Examples

But his surly guest said scarcely a word.

The voice became surly.

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

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

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

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

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.

The tanker driver was a dour, surly man.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The green has a lip like a surly teenager.

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

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

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

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