Also means
gruff, surly
Usage Note
Mürrisch describes someone who is bad-tempered in a silent, brooding way. It is slightly less comic than griesgrämig: eine mürrische Antwort is a curt, sulky reply. Often used of tone of voice or expression.
Examples
"Der mürrische Verkäufer antwortete kaum auf ihre Fragen."
Natural Translation
The sullen shop assistant barely answered her questions.
Literal Translation
The sullen salesman answered barely to her questions.
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