Gruffness and Gentility

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Gruffness noun - An abrupt discourteous manner.

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Gentility is an antonym for gruffness in topics: coarseness, quality of being rough in conduct.

Gentility noun - Speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding.

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Gruffness is an antonym for gentility.

Nearby Words: gentle, gently, gentile

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