Example : Crusty remarks.
A crusty old man.
His curmudgeonly temper.
Gruff manner.
A gruff reply.

Synonyms : crusty, curmudgeonly, ill-humored, ill-humoured

Example : Gruff voices.
The dog's gruff barking.
Hoarse cries.
Makes all the instruments sound powerful but husky.

Synonyms : hoarse, husky