gruff
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in a rough, harsh, or abrupt manner, often indicating blunt or unfriendly speech or behavior
- He replied gruffly when asked about his plans for the weekend.
- The manager gruffly instructed the employees to finish their tasks quickly.
- "Leave me alone," he said gruffly, waving away his friend's concern.
- She gruffly refused to answer any more questions from the reporters.
- The old man gruffly ordered the children to stay off his lawn.