912 entries under adjective topic. ×

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drastic(hard, tough, severe, rough)
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hairy(characteristic, hard, tough, severe)
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husky(deep, scratchy)
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inclement(hard, tough, severe, rough)
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screeching(characteristic, hard, severe, sharp)
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tuneless(characteristic, hard, severe, sharp)
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wicked(characteristic, mean, wrong, severe)
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asperous(characteristic, severe, rough, coarse)
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authoritarian(strong, hard, tough, severe)
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blaring(characteristic, rough, rude, wild)
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cracked(characteristic, hard, severe, sharp)
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disturbing(characteristic, mean, hard, severe)
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hard-boiled(characteristic, mean, strong, hard)
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hard-nosed(characteristic, mean, strong, hard)
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incompatible(characteristic, hard, severe, sharp)
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insensitive(characteristic, mean, hard, cool)
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off-key(characteristic, hard, severe, sharp)
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onerous
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penetrating(strong, hard, severe, sharp)
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rusty(characteristic, hard, severe, sharp)
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