gruffness (Meaning)
gruffness (n)
a throaty harshness
an abrupt discourteous manner
Synonyms & Antonyms of gruffness
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gruffness Sentence Examples
- The teacher's gruffness intimidated the timid students.
- The captain's gruffness served as a stern reminder of his authority.
- The manager's gruffness masked a secret kindness.
- The old man's gruffness concealed years of loneliness.
- The doctor's gruffness was a defense mechanism against emotional vulnerability.
- The soldier's gruffness belied his inner courage.
- The guard's gruffness made it clear that he was not to be taken lightly.
- The stranger's gruffness made it difficult to approach him.
- The professor's gruffness was an indication of his high expectations.
- The cab driver's gruffness seemed to hide a world of stories.
FAQs About the word gruffness
a throaty harshness, an abrupt discourteous manner
harshness, hostility, relentlessness, vehemence,sternness, severity, rancor, asperity, acidity, corrosiveness
tenderness, courtesy, politeness, civility,kindness, compassion, politeness, diplomacy, sweetness, cordiality
The teacher's gruffness intimidated the timid students.
The captain's gruffness served as a stern reminder of his authority.
The manager's gruffness masked a secret kindness.
The old man's gruffness concealed years of loneliness.
