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jangling(hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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piercing
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gravelly
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inharmonious(rough, harsh, coarse, conflicting)
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offensive
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unharmonious(rough, harsh, conflicting, upsetting)
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aggravating(verb, aggravating, chafing)
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creaking(hard, severe, sharp, flat)
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croaking(hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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disturbing(verb, hard, severe, sharp)
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gravel
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guttural(hard, sound, severe, sharp)
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husky(rough, low, harsh, coarse)
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screeching(hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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unmelodious(hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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noisy(hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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abrading(noun, verb, chafing)
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clashing(hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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cutting(verb, pain, shrill)
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dry(hard, flat, rough, harsh)
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