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gruffness

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I guess that some level of gruffness comes with the territory of HN's matter-of-fact debate culture.

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Quick take

a throaty harshness

Meaning at a glance

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noun

a throaty harshness

noun

an abrupt discourteous manner

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for gruffness.

Example sentences

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I guess that some level of gruffness comes with the territory of HN's matter-of-fact debate culture.

2

A more mild-mannered lead would not make a scene, and I don't see the point of his expletive-laden gruffness -- it would have been just as effective without the acidity.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use gruffness in a sentence?

I guess that some level of gruffness comes with the territory of HN's matter-of-fact debate culture.

What does gruffness mean?

a throaty harshness

What part of speech is gruffness?

gruffness is commonly used as noun.