gruffer

he became gruffer with age, less willing to socialize.

the manager's tone was gruffer than usual this morning.

after the bad news, she grew gruffer and more withdrawn.

his gruffer demeanor often put people off.

the old man was gruffer towards strangers.

dealing with him requires a gruffer approach.

the critic's review was gruffer than expected.

she noticed a gruffer edge to his voice.

the security guard was gruffer in enforcing the rules.

he adopted a gruffer attitude to show he was in charge.

the customer service representative was surprisingly gruffer.