How is the word грубоватый translated from Russian to English

English translation
gruff
adjective

Говорящий или ведущий себя резко и недружелюбно.

Speaking or behaving in a rough, unfriendly way.

Examples with “грубоватый”

See how the word “грубоватый” is used in sentences

  • Старик дал грубоватый ответ. — The old man gave a gruff reply.

  • Он ответил хриплым голосом. — He answered in a gruff voice.

  • Не обращай внимания, он просто грубоват с незнакомыми. — Don't mind him, he's just gruff with strangers.

  • Её смех был низким и хриплым. — Her laugh was low and gruff.

  • Её грубоватая манера скрывает доброе сердце. — Her gruff manner hides a kind heart.

  • Из-за забора донёсся хриплый лай. — A gruff bark came from behind the fence.

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