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Surliness Definition & Meaning

surliness
noun
  1. a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger; "his temper was well known to all his employees"

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What does surliness mean?
a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger; "his temper was well known to all his employees"
What part of speech is surliness?
Surliness is a noun.

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