Brusque, abrupt, not very friendly.
Of a rough or stern manner, voice, or countenance; sour; surly; severe; harsh.
Gruff is usually used to describe someone's voice. So lets say someone says you have a gruff voice they are saying that your voice is deep or harsh.
Brusque tends to mean impolite or gruff. For example, a teacher might give a brusque direction when too many students call out at once.
The likely word is ornery (gruff, mean).
Being gruff with someone means interacting in a rough, blunt, or curt manner, often appearing unfriendly or unapproachable. This behavior can involve a harsh tone, terse responses, or a lack of warmth in communication. While it may convey authority or seriousness, it can also create a barrier in relationships and may be perceived as rudeness.
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He is such a gruff kind of man. The boss's gruff voice intimidated the young employee
gruff rhymes with ruff
He spoke in a gruff voice as he scolded the students for not completing their homework on time.
Beneath This Gruff Exterior was created in 2002.
the term manner means to have a mean manner.