surly

surly(
suhr
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. hosco
Brian was in a surly mood for days after his team lost the championship.Brian estuvo de un humor hosco durante días después de que su equipo perdiera el campeonato.
Don't pay any attention to that neighbor. He's surly and rude to everyone.No le hagas casa a ese vecino. Es hosco y grosero con todo mundo.
b. malhumorado
My surly neighbor suddenly turned nice when a pretty girl moved in across the street.Mi vecino malhumorado de repente se volvió amigable cuando una chica bonita se mudó a la casa de en frente.
c. arisco
The food was good, but I won't go back to that restaurant because of that surly waiter.La comida era buena, pero no volveré a ese restaurante por culpa del mesero arisco.
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