gruff
16
5.7
- adjective
- /ɡrʌf/
:
áspero (voz)
- Like he was a really kind of gruff, to the point kind of dude.
- gruff voice
They're very accustomed to always getting their way, very frustrated when they don't get their way, very gruff, very impatient.
- They're very accustomed to always getting their way, very frustrated when they don't get their way, very gruff, very impatient.
- He's one of the few people that stopped by and checked on me every single day because as gruff as he was, he understood.
- Was the Chief like had a gruff beard, a gruff voice, and was he like gnawing on a chicken leg?
- The sort of big badass, kind of gruff.
Examples
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When he spoke, his voice was gruff and a little defiant.
Fiction book (1994) -
His manner was less gruff, and he agreed to a drink with Rokey after dinner.
Fiction book (1999) -
His voice was deep and pleasant, kind of gruff, as if he had no claim on us, not yet.
Fiction book (1990) -
As he held the stirrup for me to mount, he suddenly said in his gruff voice, "this is killing me".
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I know the general may be... a little gruff and somewhat overbearing at times, but I know that he cares about you.
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Admiral Hollis sits behind his desk, a gruff career officer and a good man.
Fiction book (1997) -
Sheets and others remember Boggs as a gruff, disciplined man at work but a charming companion when relaxed.
Academic text (2006) -
As introductions were made, Regan took in Elaine's gruff yet appealing manner.
Fiction book (1993) -
Underneath a rather gruff and occasionally overbearing persona, Aaron was caring and empathetic.
Academic text (2010) -
The teacher's gruff manner made her students think she was strict, but she actually cared about their learning.
Synonyms
25
3.4
A rough voice that sounds strained from a sore throat or shouting
18
6.7
Being short and rude in the way someone speaks
14
7.3
Being often rude and easily annoyed
14
5.3
A deep, rough voice that sounds slightly hoarse
13
5.8
A rough, harsh voice or sound that feels unpleasant to hear
7
6.1
A low, deep sound that comes from the throat
7
6.5
A low, rough voice that sounds harsh and scratchy
3
9.5
Often bad-tempered and easily annoyed, like a grumpy older person
1
5.7
Making a low rough sound like a dog or bear
1
9.7
Feeling annoyed and in a bad mood
1
4.4
A rough, hoarse voice like a frog
1
7.0
Being often in a bad mood and unfriendly
A person who speaks in a rude, harsh way
A voice or sound that is rough and unpleasant
Having a hoarse, rough voice for a short time
A little rude and short in the way someone speaks
Antonyms
How Gruff
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gruff probably began as a sound word that copies a low, rough noise, like a short growl or grumble. That's why gruff describes a voice or manner that is 'rough', 'harsh', or unfriendly.