100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "gruffly"

Definition

The adverb gruffly describes an action performed in a rough, brusque, or stern manner, often characterized by a deep, harsh voice or an unfriendly attitude. It can convey a sense of impatience, annoyance, or seriousness in the way something is said or done.

Synonyms

• Abruptly
• Brusquely
• Raucously
• Grumpily
• Surly
• Curtly
• Harshly

Antonyms

• Gently
• Kindly
• Softly
• Politely
• Smoothly
• Warmly
• Cordially

Examples

1. He spoke gruffly, making it clear he wasn’t interested in small talk.
2. The teacher replied gruffly when the students interrupted her.
3. She answered the phone gruffly, not expecting a call at that hour.
4. The old man grumbled gruffly as he shuffled past the children playing.
5. "What do you want?" he asked gruffly.
6. The sergeant barked orders gruffly during the training session.
7. She sighed gruffly, feeling overwhelmed by the day's tasks.
8. He responded gruffly, not wanting to engage in a lengthy conversation.
9. The dog growled gruffly, warning the stranger to stay away.
10. "I don't have time for this," she said gruffly.
11. The manager told the employees gruffly to get back to work.
12. He walked gruffly into the room, drawing attention from everyone.
13. She brushed off the compliment gruffly, feeling shy about the attention.
14. The coach shouted gruffly at the players during the game.
15. "Just leave me alone," he said gruffly, turning away.
16. The mechanic spoke gruffly, but he was actually quite skilled.
17. She grunted gruffly in response to the question.
18. The clerk handed over the change gruffly, showing his irritation.
19. He nodded gruffly, acknowledging her point without elaborating.
20. The captain issued orders gruffly, leaving no room for discussion.
21. "You need to do it this way," she said gruffly, pointing to the instructions.
22. The librarian shushed the noisy group gruffly.
23. The soldier saluted gruffly before marching away.
24. The parent spoke gruffly to the child, trying to instill discipline.
25. He grumbled gruffly about the weather as he stepped outside.
26. She replied gruffly to the reporter's questions.
27. The landlord addressed the tenants gruffly, demanding timely rent.
28. The waiter served the table gruffly, not bothering to smile.
29. "I'm not in the mood," he said gruffly when asked to join them.
30. The dog barked gruffly, alerting the owner to the intruder.
31. "Can you keep it down?" he asked gruffly, rubbing his temples.
32. The man waved his hand gruffly, dismissing the suggestion.
33. She laughed gruffly, surprising everyone with her sudden outburst.
34. The foreman spoke gruffly, ensuring the workers stayed on task.
35. He stared gruffly at the clock, frustrated by the delay.
36. "Let's cut to the chase," she said gruffly, wanting to get to the point.
37. The fisherman responded gruffly, frustrated by the questions.
38. He cleared his throat gruffly before addressing the crowd.
39. She shook her head gruffly, indicating her disapproval.
40. The librarian's voice was gruffly when she told them to be quiet.
41. The detective spoke gruffly, leaving no room for nonsense.
42. "You think this is a joke?" he asked gruffly.
43. The old woman warned them gruffly about the dangers ahead.
44. He shook the man's hand gruffly, trying to assert dominance.
45. She answered his question gruffly, not wanting to elaborate.
46. The principal addressed the students gruffly, reminding them of the rules.
47. "Enough already!" he replied gruffly to the incessant chatter.
48. The chef yelled gruffly from the kitchen to hurry up with the orders.
49. He grinned gruffly, trying to hide his amusement.
50. "What are you doing here?" she asked gruffly.
51. The soldier spoke gruffly, reflecting the harshness of his training.
52. He brushed off the compliment gruffly, not used to praise.
53. The customer complained gruffly about the service received.
54. She waved goodbye gruffly, not wanting to show her emotions.
55. The car engine roared gruffly as he revved it up.
56. He grumbled gruffly about the traffic on his way home.
57. The father spoke gruffly when his child asked too many questions.
58. "Stop whining," he said gruffly, trying to toughen his son up.
59. The coach clapped his hands gruffly, demanding attention.
60. She dismissed the idea gruffly, feeling it was impractical.
61. The man grunted gruffly, refusing to engage in conversation.
62. The soldier saluted gruffly, following orders without question.
63. "Get out of my way!" he shouted gruffly as he pushed through the crowd.
64. The delivery man handed over the package gruffly.
65. He grinned gruffly at the joke, trying to hide his amusement.
66. She spoke gruffly, but her heart was in the right place.
67. The fisherman replied gruffly, not wanting to talk about his catch.
68. "We don’t have time for this," he said gruffly.
69. The waiter approached the table gruffly, taking their orders.
70. He threw the ball back gruffly, not caring for the game.
71. The dog growled gruffly, warning the intruder to back off.
72. "I said no!" she replied gruffly to the persistent question.
73. The coach barked commands gruffly, urging the team to focus.
74. He shook his head gruffly, indicating his disagreement.
75. The worker complained gruffly about the unfair treatment.
76. "That's not how we do things," he said gruffly.
77. The guard stood gruffly, maintaining a stern expression.
78. "What’s the matter?" she asked gruffly, noticing his mood.
79. He turned away gruffly, not wanting to discuss his feelings.
80. The stranger spoke gruffly, making it clear he wanted to be left alone.
81. "This is ridiculous," she said gruffly, rolling her eyes.
82. The man grunted gruffly as he lifted the heavy box.
83. "You need to listen!" he said gruffly, raising his voice.
84. She cut him off gruffly, not wanting to hear his excuses.
85. The soldier responded gruffly, adhering to the chain of command.
86. "Enough with the questions," he said gruffly.
87. The instructor corrected the student gruffly, pointing out the mistake.
88. The critic spoke gruffly, expressing his disdain for the performance.
89. He nodded gruffly, acknowledging her point without agreement.
90. "I don't want to hear it," she said gruffly, crossing her arms.
91. The man approached gruffly, demanding answers.
92. "What do you expect?" he retorted gruffly.
93. She sighed gruffly, feeling exhausted from the day.
94. The officer asked the questions gruffly, maintaining control of the situation.
95. "Get in line," he said gruffly to the group waiting at the counter.
96. The foreman told the crew gruffly to start the project.
97. He coughed gruffly, clearing his throat before speaking.
98. "Don't be a fool," she said gruffly, trying to be practical.
99. The old man grumbled gruffly about the noise from the party next door.
100. "Just do your job," he said gruffly, returning to his work.