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Synonyms for Surly & Similar Words

Definition of surly

adjective
  1. inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace; "a surly waiter"; "an ugly frame of mind"

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What are synonyms for surly?
Synonyms for surly include: ugly.
How many synonyms does surly have?
Surly has 1 synonym.

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