Gruff in a sentence

This cosplayer really seems to have the character’s typical gruff, displeased and disinterested persona down, and that’s all conveyed by the apparently gruff, disgruntled facial expression.

Bill, while still a gruff guy in his later years, had softened.

Cheryl’s co-stars are excellent, with a stand-out performance from original cast member Jake Wood as the gruff Ben.

Each time Worf wore a hat it was played for laughs–the sight of a gruff and grumpy Klingon wearing either a cowboy hat or a feathered cap was comedy gold; his protest over “not being a Merry Man” has become a defining moment for the character.

I think the combination of the gruff, tyrannical old man pursuing the unruly, rebellious son really appeals to me," "The scenario is, in some odd way, almost as scary as Freddy Krueger, you know!

I’ve also lived in cities where people are far more gruff when they think someone is trying to take advantage of them.

The pattern has always involved a gruff and brooding Batman paired with a more jovial and enthusiastic Robin.

When I met him in Belgrade, he was a retiree of 63 with a ruddy face, thinning white hair and a gruff manner.

In conversation, Richard Hawley is erudite, earthy and for all that gruff exterior a sensitive soul at heart which often comes across in his songs.

Known for the mischievous twinkle in his eye, his gruff voice, and love of vodka martinis, Bruce was a quiet observer of humankind and its foibles.

Rural Americans, to be sure, can sometimes come across as gruff when sounding off on matters racial and cultural.

The viewer even gets to see the gruff and grizzled icon shed a tear in this one.

While John would showcase a Gruff exterior, he was always first to assist those he knew that were in need, allowing many to be able to make their way through life and achieve their goals.

Wrestling fans will always remember his gruff voice, no-nonsense manner, and the influence he had on the industry.

After watching President Trump for the past few years, columnist David Brooks recently opined that he fully expected “the country would rise up in moral revulsion” at his gruff style.

But Jonny Owen's film does not suffer from the lack of McIlvanney's gruff authorial voice.

Despite his customary gruff nature, Mick Rory has continued to remain at home on the ship.

His gruff demeanor and witless problem solving led him to make a lot of very stupid decisions.

His gruff, ice-cold demeanor juxtaposes hysterically with his silly name and familiar vestments.

His voice is gruff, with a fair amount of gravel in it, sailing into that signature high-pitched wail, but the key to his ripely loquacious fury is that the more out of control he sounds, the more in control of every moment he is.