gruffness

/'grʌfnis/

Thân thiện

The old man's gruffness softened when he saw the puppy.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An abrupt, discourteous, or brusque manner in speech or behavior: The quality of being rough, harsh, or unfriendly in tone or attitude.
   • A throaty, harsh, or rough quality of voice: A physical characteristic of a voice that is low, hoarse, and lacking in smoothness.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Abrupt Manner):

  • His gruffness often intimidated new employees, but he was actually quite kind.
  • She apologized for her gruffness, explaining she was under a lot of stress.

• Noun (Voice Quality):

  • The old sailor's stories were told with a characteristic gruffness.
  • Years of smoking had added a permanent gruffness to his voice.

Advanced Usage

• "to have a gruffness about (someone/something)": To possess or exhibit a gruff quality.
  • Despite his success, the CEO had a gruffness about him that kept people at a distance.

Variants and Related Words

• Gruff (adj): Having a rough, brusque, or hoarse manner or voice.
  • He gave a gruff reply.
• Gruffly (adv): In a gruff manner.
  • He spoke gruffly.

Synonyms

• Abruptness: Suddenness and briefness to the point of rudeness.
• Brusqueness: Blunt, direct, and unceremonious manner.
• Curtness: Rudely brief in speech or manner.
• Hoarseness: A rough, harsh quality of voice.
• Harshness: Severe, rough, or unpleasant quality.

Antonyms

• Politeness: Behavior that is respectful and considerate.
• Gentleness: Mildness, kindness, or softness of manner.
• Smoothness: Evenness and absence of harshness, especially in voice.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• A gruff exterior: A harsh or unfriendly outward manner that may hide a kinder nature.
  • Don't be fooled by his gruff exterior; he's very generous.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an abrupt discourteous manner
2. a throaty harshness

Từ đồng nghĩa

• abruptness
• brusqueness
• curtness
• shortness
• hoarseness
• huskiness