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discordant(adjective, severe, harsh, dirty)
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gauche(adjective, sharp, careless, thoughtless)
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ill-bred(adjective, rude, coarse, awkward)
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ill-mannered(adjective, rude, coarse, awkward)
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inconsiderate(adjective, sharp, rude, careless)
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inept(adjective, sharp, careless, thoughtless)
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inharmonious(adjective, harsh, wild, dirty)
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insensitive(adjective, sharp, careless, thoughtless)
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jarring(adjective, severe, harsh, dirty)
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loud(adjective, rude, coarse, awkward)
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lowbred(adjective, nasty, rude, dirty)
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maladroit(adjective, sharp, careless, thoughtless)
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oafish(adjective, rude, coarse, awkward)
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offensive(adjective, nasty, harsh, rude)
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ornery(adjective, mean, cross, rude)
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raspy
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rustic(adjective, rude, coarse, awkward)
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snippety(open, rude, short, brief)
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strident(adjective, severe, harsh, wild)
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thick(adjective, harsh, wild, loud)
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