Synonyms of the word

gruffness

• n. The characteristic or quality of being gruff.

abruptness

• n. The state of being abrupt or broken; craggedness; ruggedness; steepness.
• n. Suddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence.

brusqueness

• n. The state or quality of being brusque.

curtness

• n. The state of being curt.

discourtesy

• n. Lack of courtesy; rudeness.
• n. A rude act.

harshness

• n. The quality of being harsh.

hoarseness

• n. The quality of being hoarse, of having a dry harsh voice.

huskiness

• n. The property of being husky.

roughness

• n. The property of being rough, coarseness.

rudeness

• n. The property of being rude.
• n. A rude remark or behaviour.

shortness

• n. (uncountable) The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief.
• n. (countable) The result or product of being short.