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operose(tough, problematic, weighty, trying)
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out-of-key(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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out-of-tune(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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picky(tough, firm, stern, problematic)
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piquant
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precise
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punitive(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty)
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rasping(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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raucous(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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resentful(adjective, mean, tough, harsh)
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rude(adjective, hard, tough, sharp)
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rusty(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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screeching(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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strenuous(tough, problematic, weighty, trying)
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strident(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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stridulous(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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tuneless(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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uncalled-for(adjective, mean, harsh, cruel)
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uneven(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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unlevel(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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