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gruffness Synonyms

Another word for gruffness

Choosing another word for gruffness depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of being abrupt, stern, or brusque in manner or speech.

Usage Example

"Beneath his outward brusqueness, the veteran shopkeeper was remarkably generous to his neighbors."

Strongest
brusqueness
bluntness
curtness
Strong
abruptness
surliness
churlishness
crustiness
shortness

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of a voice or sound being deep, rough, and hoarse.

Usage Example

"A winter cold had given his voice an unusual hoarseness during the lecture."

Strongest
hoarseness
huskiness
raspiness
Strong
husky
roughness
throatiness
harshness

Opposites of gruffness

The opposite of gruffness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

affability
geniality
smoothness
courtesy
cordiality
politeness
gentleness
warmth
See all opposites of gruffness

• Nearby Words

gruesomeness
gruff
gruffly
gruffness
grumble
grumbler
grumblingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gruffness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gruffness
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