December 30, 2026
gruff
/ɡɹʌf/adjective
Having a rough, surly, and harsh demeanor and nature.
Example sentence
- “He was gruff and impatient.”
Related words
guardianSomeone who guards, watches over, or protects.grudgingTo be unwilling to give or allow (someone something).guideSomeone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.grovelTo be prone on the ground.