What is another word for gruffness?
Pronunciation:
[ ɡɹˈʌfnəs], [ ɡɹˈʌfnəs], [ ɡ_ɹ_ˈʌ_f_n_ə_s]
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Synonyms for Gruffness:
n.
• abruptness (noun) • attribute (noun) • curtness (noun) • gruffness (noun) • Other relevant words: (noun) • roughness (noun) • severity (noun)- oppressiveness,
- coolness,
- astringency,
- acerbity,
- discipline,
- austerity,
- causticity,
- sternness,
- frostiness,
- briskness,
- correctness,
- grimness,
- rigorousness,
- crispness,
- matter-of-factness,
- intensity,
- starkness,
- bluntness,
- keenness,
- sharpness,
- chilliness,
- authoritarianism,
- meticulousness,
- stringency,
- dryness,
- strictness,
- preciseness,
- leanness,
- bleakness,
- acuteness.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- coarseness,
- strength,
- precipitancy,
- cacophony,
- slope,
- moroseness,
- precipitance,
- ruggedness,
- truculence,
- stridency,
- lack,
- thickness,
- discord,
- sullenness,
- hardness,
- Grumness,
- crudity,
- precipitateness,
- terseness,
- suddenness,
- precipitousness,
- surliness,
- brashness,
- brevity,
- snappiness,
- brusquerie,
- truncation,
- steepness,
- crudeness,
- toughness,
- ugliness,
- asperity.
How to use "Gruffness" in context?
The word "gruffness" has been used in English since the 1500s. It originally meant "graciousness in manner" or "the quality of being outspoken and haughty". However, today's definition of the word is more narrow, referring to a brusque or abrupt manner of speaking or acting.
In general, people who are gruff are difficult to get along with. They tend to be direct and to come across as unapproachable. This may be intentional, or it may be the result of a difficult upbringing or personal experience.
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