221 entries under rough topic. ×

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out-of-tune(adjective, characteristic, hard, severe, sharp)
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scabrous(adjective, smooth, coarse, irregular)
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terrible(adjective, hard, great, severe)
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obstinate(adjective, mean, hard, severe)
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rocky(adjective, coarse, irregular, uneven)
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uncomfortable(adjective, upset, painful, distressed)
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unpolished(simple, sharp, careless, coarse)
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vulgar(adjective, sharp, rude, careless)
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boisterous(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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deep(adjective, strong, intense, powerful)
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formidable(adjective, hard, great, severe)
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impolite(adjective, hard, tough, sharp)
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intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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low(adjective, sad, gloomy, miserable)
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trying(adjective, hard, tough, difficult)
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unrefined(adjective, simple, coarse, natural)
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awkward(tough, sharp, careless, thoughtless)
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boorish(sharp, rude, careless, coarse)
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brisk(adjective, severe, lively, abrupt)
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bristly(adjective, coarse, irregular, uneven)
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