gruff

• Describe una voz o manera de ser de una persona como áspera, brusca o cortante, a menudo implicando falta de paciencia o amabilidad.

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.

   brusco, áspero en el trato

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabruptbluntbrusquechurlishcrustycurtrudeshortsurlytesty

   Antónimoscourteousgentlekindmildpleasantsmoothsoftsuavesweettender

2. Deep and rough in soundB2formal

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

   Voz ronca y grave

   • 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.

   Sinónimosgravellyhoarsehuskyraspythroaty

   Antónimoscleargentlemelodioussmoothsoftsweet