surliness in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for surliness in the English»French Dictionary

surliness [Brit ˈsəːlɪnəs, Am ˈsərlinəs] N

surliness

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Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

This is a similar subject to the last one discussed concerning surliness and obsequiousness, in that it concerns how to interact socially in a community.

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But other countless instances of resistance to federal surliness across the country are getting less attention.

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Before we analyze this lengthy epistle of surliness, here's some free advice.

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There is no surliness, no indifference, just good manners and politeness -- even from groups of teenagers on the streets of nearby towns.

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You've lost your sense of humour and tend towards passive aggressiveness and surliness.

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Despite his surliness, she helps him to get back onto his horse.

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That doesn't change the expectation of surliness on the part of the home team.

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While the editors want more people in fashion looking like extras from toothpaste commercials, buyers and stylists blame the surliness on fashion fatigue.

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Part of this comedian's charm is his surliness, and it comes through in how he looks at relationships.

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Rudeness, impoliteness, surliness, ugly moods, unprovoked displays of anger, and general unpleasantness can be costly to your career - and your company's bottom line.

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