gruff
01
荒い, ぶっきらぼう
characterized by a rough and deep tone, often sounding harsh
例
The old sailor 's gruff voice carried across the deck as he shouted orders to the crew.
老船長のしわがれた声が甲板中に響き渡り、乗組員に指示を叫んでいた。
Despite his gruff tone, there was a hint of kindness in the way he spoke to the frightened child.
彼の荒々しい口調にもかかわらず、おびえた子供に話しかける様子には優しさの兆しがあった。
02
無愛想な, ぶっきらぼうな
brusque and surly and forbidding
