Synonyms of surliness

1 Syllable

rage, heat, tear, stew, snit, tiff, wax, miff, fit

2 Syllables

crossness, anger, passion, ire, tartness, furor, tantrum, dander, fury, outburst, sourness, tizzy

3 Syllables

touchiness, huffiness, tetchiness, grouchiness, ill-humor, sullenness, annoyance, fretfulness, resentment, peevishness

4 Syllables

petulance, pugnacity, hotheadedness, acerbity, irritation, impatience

5 Syllables

cantankerousness, sensitivity

6 Syllables

excitability, irascibility, irritability