9
shrill(adjective, rough, harsh, offensive, dry)
9
unharmonious(adjective, rough, harsh, conflicting, upsetting)
9
unmusical(adjective, severe, flat, rough, harsh)
8
conflicting(adjective, inappropriate, antagonistic, unsuitable, discordant)
8
dissonance(noun, disagreement, discord, noise, tumult)
8
shaking(noun, verb, adjective, violent, bump)
7
agitating(verb, adjective, trembling, shaking, agitating)
7
annoying(verb, adjective, rough, harsh, offensive)
7
scratchy(adjective, harsh, sounds)
6
antagonistic(adjective, harsh, inappropriate, contrary, unsuitable)
6
disharmonious(adjective, harsh, contrary, discordant, inharmonious)
6
incompatible(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
6
scratching(adjective, shrill)
6
staggering(adjective, trembling, shaking, vibrating, jolting)
6
unmelodious(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
6
unpleasant(adjective, severe, sharp, rough, harsh)
5
concussion(noun, distress, collapse, disturbance, bump)
5
conflict(noun, fight, dispute, split, division)
5
contradictory(adjective, harsh, different, inappropriate, antagonistic)
5
dissidence(noun, fight, dispute, split, division)
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