Discordant
Discordant adjective - Marked by or producing a harsh combination of sounds.
Gruff and discordant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gruff" instead an adjective "Discordant".
Gruff
Gruff adjective - Harsh and dry in sound.
Usage example: she had a gruff speaking voice, but a surprisingly sweet singing voice
Discordant and gruff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discordant" instead an adjective "Gruff".
Nearby Word: gruffly
Mutual synonyms
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Gruff and Discordant. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 27, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/discordant/gruff
Discordant & Gruff. N.p., 2016. Web. 27 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/discordant/gruff>.
Gruff or Discordant. 2016. Accessed July 27, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/discordant/gruff.
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