137 entries under rough topic. ×

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uncouth(adjective, nasty, rude, dirty)
4
unmannerly(adjective, rude, coarse, sullen)
3
barbaric(adjective, rude, coarse, awkward)
3
cacophonous(adjective, severe, harsh, dirty)
3
clodhopping(adjective, rude, coarse, awkward)
3
clumsy(adjective, sharp, harsh, rude)
3
cracked(adjective, sound, severe, harsh)
3
loutish(adjective, nasty, rude, dirty)
3
undiplomatic(adjective, sharp, careless, thoughtless)
3
unkind(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
3
unmusical(adjective, severe, harsh, dirty)
3
unpleasant(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
3
vulgar(adjective, sharp, nasty, harsh)
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awkward(adjective, sharp, harsh, rude)
2
bad-mannered(adjective, rude, coarse, awkward)
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blustering(adjective, open, direct, harsh)
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boisterous(adjective, harsh, rude, dirty)
2
bungling(adjective, sharp, careless, coarse)
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cloddish(adjective, rude, coarse, awkward)
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clownish(adjective, rude, coarse, awkward)
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