gruff

• يصف الصوت أو الأسلوب بأنه خشن أو حاد أو مبتور، وغالبًا ما يدل على قلة الصبر أو عدم الود. يُستخدم لوصف الشخص نفسه حين يكون فظًا جافيًا قليل اللطف.

Describes a person's voice or manner as rough, harsh, or abrupt, often implying a lack of patience or friendliness.

1. Rough or harsh in mannerB2formal

   Having a rough, abrupt, or unfriendly manner, often in speech or behavior.

   خَشِن المُعامَلة

   • The old man gave a gruff reply to the question.
   • His gruff tone made everyone feel uncomfortable.
   • She tried to be polite, but his gruff attitude put her off.

   المرادفاتabruptbluntbrusquechurlishcrustycurtrudeshortsurlytesty

   الأضدادcourteousgentlekindmildpleasantsmoothsoftsuavesweettender

2. Deep and rough in soundB2formal

   Describing a voice that is low, rough, and often sounds unfriendly or irritated.

   أجشّ وغليظ

   • He spoke in a gruff voice that echoed in the room.
   • The gruff bark of the dog startled the children.
   • Her gruff laugh surprised everyone at the party.

   المرادفاتgravellyhoarsehuskyraspythroaty

   الأضدادcleargentlemelodioussmoothsoftsweet