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discordant(adjective, agree, flat, rough)
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harsh(adjective, rough, offensive, unpleasant)
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cacophonous(adjective, hard, agree, rough)
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strident(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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unmusical(adjective, hard, agree, flat)
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jarring(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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raucous(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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grating(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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incompatible(adjective, hard, agree, sharp)
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unmelodious(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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tuneless(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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clashing(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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disagreeing(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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hoarse(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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jangling(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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sour(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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rude(adjective, agree, harsh, different)
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noisy(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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off-key(adjective, hard, right, sharp)
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rasping(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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