gruffness
adjectiveHow many syllables in gruffness?
There are 2 syllables in the word gruffness.How to pronounce gruffness:
Definition of gruffness:
- gruffness (adjective):
- rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
Synonyms for gruffness:
abruptness
acidity
acridity
acridness
acrimony
anger
animosity
asperity
bile
bitterness
bluntness
briskness
brusqueness
brusquerie
coldness
corrosiveness
crossness
curtness
discourtesy
harshness
hoarseness
hostility
huskiness
iciness
impoliteness
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