44 entries under harsh topic. ×

22
grating(noun, verb, adjective, hard, severe)
20
rough(adjective, quiet, hard, severe, sharp)
15
hoarse(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
14
husky(adjective, rough, low, dirty)
14
jarring(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
14
raucous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
14
strident(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
13
scratchy(adjective, rough, coarse, sounds)
11
grinding(noun, verb, adjective, rough, clean)
7
discordant(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
7
gruff(adjective, severe, rough, low)
7
shrill(adjective, rough, offensive, dry)
6
cacophonous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
5
dry(adjective, hard, sharp, flat, rough)
5
squawky(adjective, sounds)
4
dissonant(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
4
stridulous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
4
unmusical(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
3
boisterous(adjective, rough, wild, dirty)
3
inharmonious(adjective, rough, dirty, coarse)
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