Hoarse
(adjective)
Having a rough or harsh voice, typically as a result of a cold, throat infection or overuse of the voice.
Origin:
From the old english word "hārs" meaning rough or harsh in sound.
Examples:
- He woke up hoarse from shouting at the concert.
- She was hoarse from talking all day.
- He was hoarse from a cold.
- She was hoarse from singing for hours.
- He was hoarse from yelling at the football game.