unwirsch

gruff; abrupt; curt; surly

Word details

German meaning
Gereizt, unfreundlich oder mürrisch.
English meaning
Irritable, curt
Synonym
gereizt, unfreundlich
German example
Er antwortete unwirsch auf die Frage.
English example
He answered the question curtly.
Comparative
unwirscherSuperlative: am unwirschsten

Example sentences with “unwirsch”

  1. Er gab eine unwirsche Antwort. (He gave a gruff answer.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'unwirsch' the same as 'unhöflich'?

While similar, 'unwirsch' specifically describes a tone or manner that is short, cold, or impatient, whereas 'unhöflich' (rude) is a broader term.