He was also capable of a gruffer style on his own.

Nikpphoros' gruff military style proved counterproductive in diplomacy and at court.

Kinney said that players may also have to learn to adapt to Heimerdinger's gruff, confrontational style.

The gruff, defiant style is still there, but he has gradually become a little more civil, a little more cooperative.

Juliet seems to present a gentle counterpoint to Lassiter's gruff, rigid style.

This is the post from which Greenberg runs the huge firm, dispensing decisions in his gruff, rapid-fire style.

"Everybody is entitled to whatever opinion they have," he said in an interview in his characteristically gruff style.

His gruff style was further highlighted by the mild qualities of John Cotton, with whom he shared the church's ministry.

So maybe you overlook the gruff style and the barking.

Known for his gruff style and limited personal skills, he was a dogged manager whose single-focus made his many operations successful.