Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > S Synonyms of surly Find synonyms for: Adjective 1. surly, ugly, ill-natured (vs. good-natured) usage: inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace; "a surly waiter"; "an ugly frame of mind" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of surly (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: rococo Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language