42 entries under unpleasant topic. ×

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pungent(adjective, feeling, strong, hard, taste)
25
sharp(adjective, feeling, strong, hard, severe)
14
tart(noun, adjective, strong, severe, sharp)
11
acrid(adjective, strong, sharp, powerful)
11
peppery(adjective, strong, sharp, powerful)
11
tangy(adjective, strong, sharp, powerful)
10
bitter(adjective, strong, hard, sharp)
8
acidulous(adjective, severe, sharp, bitter)
8
keen(adjective, feeling, strong, severe, sharp)
8
salty(adjective, strong, sharp, powerful)
7
acerbic(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh)
7
biting(adjective, strong, hard, sharp)
7
caustic(adjective, feeling, strong, hard, severe)
6
cutting(adjective, feeling, strong, hard, severe)
6
snappy(adjective, strong, sharp, sweet)
5
acid(adjective, strong, sharp, powerful)
5
astringent(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh)
5
stinging(adjective, strong, hard, sharp)
4
acrimonious(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
3
acidic(adjective, sharp, bitter, sour)
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