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uneven(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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disagreeing(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
3
tuneless(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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caterwauling(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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creaking(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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gruff(adjective, rough, harsh, dirty)
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guttural(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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off-key(adjective, hard, right, sharp)
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rugged(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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rusty(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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sour(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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acrid(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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asperous(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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astringent(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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austere(adjective, dull, unhappy, dark)
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bitter(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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bleak(adjective, dull, hard, sharp)
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coarse(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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comfortless(adjective, dull, unhappy, dark)
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cracked(adjective, hard, sharp, rough)
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