gruffness
Definitions
The quality or state of being rough, abrupt, or brusque in manner or speech.
A rough or harsh quality of sound or texture.
Examples
His gruffness softened when he saw the puppy.
She mistook his gruffness for anger.
The quality or state of being rough, abrupt, or brusque in manner or speech.
A rough or harsh quality of sound or texture.
His gruffness softened when he saw the puppy.
She mistook his gruffness for anger.