dorrga — meaning in English

English meaning

• grim adj Bleak, gloomy, or discouraging.
• gruff adj Rough or brusque in manner or speech, though not necessarily unkind underneath.
• surly adj Bad-tempered, unfriendly, and rude in manner.

Senses

dorrga is used for these senses in English:

• grim Rigid and unrelenting.
• gruff having a rough, surly, and harsh demeanor and nature.
• surly Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.

grim — full definition

1. adj Bleak, gloomy, or discouraging.
2. adj Stern, harsh, or unyielding in expression or manner.

gruff — full definition

1. adj Rough or brusque in manner or speech, though not necessarily unkind underneath.
2. adj Low-pitched and hoarse in voice.

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