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surly vs surliness

surliness vs surly

surly is not a noun while surliness is a noun.

surly is an adjective but surliness is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
surly No Yes No No
surliness Yes No No No
surly (noun) surliness (noun)
a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
surly (adjective) surliness (adjective)
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
Difference between surly and surliness

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