Gruffness and Terseness

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Gruffness noun - An abrupt discourteous manner.

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

Terseness noun - The quality or state of being marked by or using only few words to convey much meaning.

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Gruffness and terseness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gruffness" instead a noun "Terseness".

Nearby Words: terse, tersely

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