61 entries under harsh topic. ×

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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)
12
rasping(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
11
cacophonous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
11
disturbing(verb, adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
11
hoarse(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
9
inharmonious(adjective, flat, rough, unpleasant)
9
jangling(noun, verb, adjective, hard, severe)
9
loud(adjective, rough, wild, upsetting)
9
shrill(adjective, rough, offensive, dry)
9
unharmonious(adjective, rough, conflicting, upsetting)
9
unmusical(adjective, severe, flat, rough)
7
annoying(verb, adjective, rough, offensive)
7
scratchy(adjective, sounds)
6
antagonistic(adjective, inappropriate, contrary, unsuitable)
6
disharmonious(adjective, contrary, discordant, inharmonious)
6
unpleasant(adjective, severe, sharp, rough)
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