Adjective:

கடுகடுப்புள்ள,

surly's Usage Examples:

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

But his surly guest said scarcely a word.

"You have queer friends, seems to me," replied the kitten, in a surly tone.

"Rainy, Ving, Justin, this is Pierre," the surly blond said.

"I won't," answered the kitten, in a surly voice.

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

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 tanker driver was a dour, surly man.

"I don't know," Dean answered, a tad on the surly side.

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.

but before Cynthia could finish, the Dawkins brothers and their wives clamored into the kitchen, each looking as surly as ever.

"My dear fellow," Nesvitski whispered to Prince Andrew, "the old man is as surly as a dog.

Synonyms:

ill-natured, ugly,

Antonyms:

attractive, graceful, good-natured,