Acridness and Gruffness

Acridness

Acridness noun - Biting sharpness of feeling or expression.
Usage example: over the years the acridness he felt toward his stepfather softened somewhat

Gruffness and acridness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gruffness" instead a noun "Acridness".

Gruffness

Gruffness noun - An abrupt discourteous manner.
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Acridness and gruffness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acridness" instead a noun "Gruffness".
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