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harsh(adjective, severe, offensive, unpleasant)
20
grating(verb, adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
16
discordant(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
16
strident(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
14
raucous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
13
dissonant(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
12
rasping(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
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cacophonous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
11
disturbing(verb, adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
11
hoarse(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
10
bumpy(adjective, uneven, trembling, shaking)
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clashing(noun, verb, adjective, hard, severe)
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inharmonious(adjective, flat, harsh, unpleasant)
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jangling(noun, verb, adjective, hard, severe)
9
loud(adjective, harsh, wild, upsetting)
9
shrill(adjective, harsh, offensive, dry)
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unharmonious(adjective, harsh, conflicting, upsetting)
9
unmusical(adjective, severe, flat, harsh)
7
annoying(verb, adjective, harsh, offensive)
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incompatible(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
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