Ruffianly

C2 16+

Synonyms of ruffianly

Antonyms of ruffianly

Collocations of ruffianly

ruffianly behavior
Frequency: 70 %

His ruffianly behavior at the party caused a lot of trouble.

ruffianly attitude
Frequency: 60 %

Her ruffianly attitude towards authority figures often got her into trouble.

ruffianly character
Frequency: 50 %

The novel's antagonist was portrayed as having a ruffianly character.

ruffianly appearance
Frequency: 45 %

Despite his ruffianly appearance, he was actually quite polite.

Idiomatic Expressions for ruffianly

  • Phrase: ruffianly appearance
    Meaning: having a rough or menacing appearance
    Usage: The biker gang had a ruffianly appearance that intimidated onlookers.