Sullenly rude (5)

I believe the answer is:

surly

(Other definitions for surly that I've seen before include "Bad-tempered, unfriendly" , "Gruff and grumpy" , "Ill-natured" , "Ill-tempered, unfriendly" , "Morose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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