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gruffly
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in a rough, harsh, or abrupt manner, often indicating blunt or unfriendly speech or behavior
Example
The manager gruffly instructed the employees to finish their tasks quickly.
The old man gruffly ordered the children to stay off his lawn.
He replied gruffly when asked about his plans for the weekend.
She gruffly refused to answer any more questions from the reporters.
"Leave me alone," he said gruffly, waving away his friend's concern.
