Downhearted and Surly

Downhearted

Downhearted adjective - Feeling unhappiness.

Surly and downhearted are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Surly" instead an adjective "Downhearted".

Surly

Surly adjective - Given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability.

Downhearted and surly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downhearted" instead an adjective "Surly".

Nearby Words: surliness, surlily
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