Gruffness

/ˈɡrʌf.nəs/

रूखाई; कठोरता; खुरदुरापन

Origin & History

From gruff (likely of Low German/Dutch origin, related to Middle Dutch grof meaning “coarse, rough”) + the noun-forming suffix -ness.

gruff (संभवतः लो जर्मन/डच मूल; मिडिल डच grof ‘खुरदुरा/अशिष्ट’ से संबंधित) + संज्ञा बनाने वाला प्रत्यय -ness।

Definition

Gruffness is the trait of speaking or behaving in a blunt, rough, or stern way, often sounding unfriendly though not necessarily meaning harm.

ग्रफनेस वह गुण है जिसमें बोलने का ढंग, आवाज़ या व्यवहार रूखा, कठोर या बेरुखा लगता है; यह अक्सर अनमित्रवत प्रतीत होता है, हालांकि इसका मतलब हमेशा बुरा इरादा नहीं होता।

Parts of Speech

Noun:
Despite his gruffness, he was kind to the children.
उसकी रूखाई के बावजूद, वह बच्चों के प्रति दयालु था।

Usage Examples

Her gruffness disappeared once she realized we needed help.
The gruffness in his voice made the request sound like an order.
People often mistake his gruffness for arrogance.
The manager apologized for the gruffness of her reply.

Related Forms

Noun
Adjective
Adverb

Idioms & Phrases

A gruff exterior (hides a kind heart)
ऊपरी तौर पर रूखा (लेकिन अंदर से दयालु)
Gruff as a bear
भालू की तरह रूखा/गरजदार
Beneath the gruffness
रूखाई के पीछे (छुपा हुआ)