Gruff and Humorless

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Gruff

Gruff adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.
Usage example: I didn't exchange one word with the gruff mountaineer who sat next to me in the diner
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Humorless and gruff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Humorless" instead an adjective "Gruff".
Nearby Word: gruffly

Humorless

Humorless adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.
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Gruff and humorless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gruff" instead an adjective "Humorless".

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  • Webcomic / Terra He's gruff, somewhat humorless, and terrifying in hand-to-hand combat, but he's also capable of great compassion.
    Source: Webcomic / Terra
  • Tom Hanks Syndrome And then there's the gruff, humorless Piccolo from Dragon Ball Z.
    Source: Tom Hanks Syndrome
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