gruff

• Décrit une voix ou une manière d'être rude, brusque ou sèche, souvent en suggérant un manque de patience ou de cordialité.

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.

   brusque, bourru

   • 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.

   Synonymesabruptbluntbrusquechurlishcrustycurtrudeshortsurlytesty

   Antonymescourteousgentlekindmildpleasantsmoothsoftsuavesweettender

2. Deep and rough in soundB2formal

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

   Voix rauque et bourrue

   • 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.

   Synonymesgravellyhoarsehuskyraspythroaty

   Antonymescleargentlemelodioussmoothsoftsweet