surly

 
Pronunciation: /ˈsəːli/

adjective (surlier, surliest)

  • bad-tempered and unfriendly: the porter left with a surly expression

Derivatives

surlily

adverb

surliness

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century (in the sense 'lordly, haughty, arrogant'): alteration of obsolete sirly (see sir, -ly1)