Definition: Having a rough or unfriendly manner, but not completely harsh; a bit gruff.

Example: The gruffish man surprised everyone with his kindness.

Definition: In a rough or unfriendly way, often used to describe how someone speaks or behaves.

Example: He answered the question gruffly, showing he was not in the mood for conversation.

Definition: The quality of being rough or unfriendly in manner or speech.

Example: His gruffness made it hard for people to approach him.

Definition: To complain quietly or in a low voice, often expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance.

Example: She tends to grumble about the weather whenever it rains.

Definition: A quiet complaint or expression of dissatisfaction, often made in a low voice.

Example: He let out a grumble when he heard the news about the change in plans.

Definition: To complain or express dissatisfaction in a low voice or in a way that is not loud or direct.

Example: She tends to grumble about the weather whenever it rains.

Definition: A person who often complains or expresses dissatisfaction about something.

Example: He is known as a grumbler because he always finds something to complain about.

Definition: More inclined to complain or express dissatisfaction than usual.

Example: After a long day, he felt grumblier than ever about the weather.

Definition: The most complaining or grumpy; showing the highest level of dissatisfaction or annoyance.

Example: Out of all the kids, he was the grumbliest, always finding something to complain about.

Definition: The act of expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something in a low voice or in a way that is not very loud.

Example: His constant grumbling about the weather made everyone around him feel gloomy.

Definition: To complain or express dissatisfaction in a low voice or in a way that is not very loud.

Example: She was grumbling about the long wait at the restaurant.

Definition: Tending to complain or express dissatisfaction in a low voice.

Example: He was feeling grumbly after waiting in line for so long.

Definition: The most unhappy or gloomy in appearance or mood.

Example: After hearing the bad news, he had the grummest expression on his face.