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SURLINESS

\sˈɜːlinəs], \sˈɜːlinəs], \s_ˈɜː_l_i_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of SURLINESS

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger; "his temper was well known to all his employees"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger; "his temper was well known to all his employees"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Crabbed; morosely ill-natured.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. State of being surly; gloomy moroseness ; crabbed ill nature.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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