22
harsh(adjective, severe, rough, offensive, unpleasant)
20
grating(verb, adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
16
discordant(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
16
strident(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
15
rough(adjective, quiet, hard, severe, sharp)
14
raucous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
13
dissonant(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
12
rasping(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
11
cacophonous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
11
disturbing(verb, adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
11
eye-opening(adjective, astonishing, amazing, astounding, dumbfounding)
11
hoarse(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
10
bumpy(adjective, rough, uneven, trembling, shaking)
10
jolting(adjective, verb, bump, collision, trembling)
9
clashing(noun, verb, adjective, hard, severe)
9
discord(noun, adjective, fight, dispute, split)
9
inharmonious(adjective, flat, rough, harsh, unpleasant)
9
jangling(noun, verb, adjective, hard, severe)
9
loud(adjective, rough, harsh, wild, upsetting)
9
shocking(adjective, verb, displeasing)
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