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boorish(adjective, sharp, nasty, rude)
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cantankerous(adjective, low, sad, rude)
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guttural(adjective, sound, severe, harsh)
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croaky(adjective, sound, dry, sounds)
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crude(adjective, sharp, nasty, harsh)
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rasping(adjective, severe, low, harsh)
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raucous(adjective, severe, harsh, dirty)
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throaty(adjective, sound, deep, dry)
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dry(adjective, severe, harsh, dirty)
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tactless(adjective, open, sharp, careless)
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brief(adjective, open, attitude, rude)
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grating(adjective, sound, severe, low)
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snippy(adjective, open, direct, honest)
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brash(adjective, sharp, careless, thoughtless)
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croaking(adjective, sound, severe, harsh)
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deep(adjective, dry, husky, hoarse)
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disagreeable(adjective, nasty, harsh, unpleasant)
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gross(adjective, nasty, rude, dirty)
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rugged(adjective, severe, harsh, dirty)
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snappy(adjective, direct, honest, rude)
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