2 example sentences using gruffness.
Gruffness used in a sentence
Gruffness in a sentence as a noun
I guess that some level of gruffness comes with the territory of HN's matter-of-fact debate culture.
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.
Gruffness definitions
noun
a throaty harshness
See also: hoarseness huskiness
noun
an abrupt discourteous manner
See also: abruptness brusqueness curtness shortness