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disturbing(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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hard-nosed(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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uncivil(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty)
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hoarse(adjective, quiet, hard, sharp)
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gruff(adjective, quiet, open, direct, sound)
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brutal(adjective, hard, difficult, rude)
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raucous(adjective, quiet, hard, sharp)
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craggy(adjective, smooth, sharp, property)
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stormy(adjective, nature, calm, strong)
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tempestuous(adjective, nature, calm, quiet, strong)
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hairy(adjective, body, difficult, informal)
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jarring(adjective, quiet, hard, sharp)
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bad(adjective, quality, poor, nasty)
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discordant(adjective, quiet, hard, sharp)
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inclement(adjective, nature, quiet, hard)
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sharp(adjective, hard, nasty, harsh)
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bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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foul(adjective, dull, bad, nasty)
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heavy(noun, adjective, calm, strong, hard)
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unpleasant(adjective, hard, nasty, difficult)
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