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raw(adjective, rude, coarse, vulgar, inadequate)
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rustic(adjective, rough, rude, coarse, vulgar)
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stilted(adjective, counterfeit, stiff, affected, hollow)
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tricky(adjective, tough, difficult, delicate, unpleasant)
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trying(adjective, tough, difficulty, harsh, delicate)
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unbecoming(adjective, poor, improper, incorrect, unsuitable)
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untrained(adjective, inadequate, useless, incompetent, unqualified)
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affected(adjective, difficult, insecure, pretentious, exaggerated)
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artless(adjective, incompetent, clumsy, inexpert, inelegant)
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disagreeable(adjective, hard, rough, difficult, rude)
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disturbing(adjective, unpleasant, uneasy, adverse, unfortunate)
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ham-handed(adjective, rude, uncertain, hesitant, incompetent)
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ill-timed(adjective, wrong, false, inadequate, irregular)
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infelicitous(adjective, good, dull, wrong, ability)
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loutish(adjective, rough, rude, coarse, vulgar)
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mortifying(adjective, pain, uneasy, uncomfortable)
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painful(adjective, difficult, slow, unpleasant, tricky)
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poor(adjective, dirty, common, usual, broken)
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sensitive(adjective, difficult, delicate, uneasy, tricky)
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sloppy(adjective, poor, messy)
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