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surliness Synonyms

Another word for surliness

Choosing another word for surliness that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact noun definition and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being bad-tempered, unfriendly, and sullenly rude.

Usage Example

"The waiter's unexpected sullenness made the guests feel unwelcome at the restaurant."

Strongest
sullenness
churlishness
Strong
grumpiness
crabbiness
grouchiness
ill-nature
moroseness
crustiness
boorishness
curtness

Opposites of surliness

The opposite of surliness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

friendliness
affability
amiability
geniality
cordiality
cheerfulness
good-naturedness
courtesy
See all opposites of surliness

• Nearby Words

surgical
surgically
suricate
surliness
surly
surma
surmise

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Surliness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/surliness
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