132 entries under sharp topic. ×

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rough(adjective, characteristic, quiet, strong, hard)
31
bitter(adjective, characteristic, strong, hard, tough)
26
unkind(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard, cool)
23
unsympathetic(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard, cool)
22
acrid(adjective, characteristic, tough, severe, taste)
22
rude(adjective, characteristic, mean, simple, severe)
21
biting(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong, hard)
21
cutting(adjective, characteristic, mean, strong, hard)
21
gruff(adjective, characteristic, sound, severe)
21
sour(adjective, characteristic, hard, tough, severe)
21
unfeeling(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard, cool)
20
caustic(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard, severe)
19
acid(noun, adjective, characteristic, tough)
19
piercing(adjective, characteristic, strong, intense)
14
acerbic(adjective, severe, taste, unpleasant)
14
astringent(adjective, characteristic, strong, hard, tough)
14
guttural(adjective, characteristic, hard, sound, severe)
13
shrill(adjective, strong, rough, thin)
13
clashing(adjective, characteristic, hard, severe)
13
discourteous(adjective, characteristic, hard, tough, severe)
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