Surly and Tetchy

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

Usage example: went about his chores in a surly huff, totally annoyed that he was stuck at home on this beautiful Saturday

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

Nearby Words: surliness, surlily

Tetchy adjective - Easily offended.

Usage example: a morose and tetchy resident of a nursing home

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Surly and tetchy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Surly" instead an adjective "Tetchy".

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