Gruff and Willful

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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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Willful and gruff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Willful" instead an adjective "Gruff".

Nearby Word: gruffly

Willful adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

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Gruff and willful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gruff" instead an adjective "Willful".

Nearby Words: willed, willfulness, willfully

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