202 entries under rough topic. ×

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asperous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
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austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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dissonant(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
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shaggy(adjective, mean, coarse, irregular)
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cacophonous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
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grating(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
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grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, severe)
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raucous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
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rigid(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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troublesome(adjective, hard, tough, evil)
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unlevel(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
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wrinkled(verb, adjective, hard, harsh)
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bothersome(adjective, tough, difficult, heavy)
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cantankerous(adjective, hard, evil, nasty)
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dirty(adjective, calm, hard, nasty)
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gnarled(adjective, roughness)
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gruff(adjective, severe, harsh, dirty)
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knockabout(adjective, action)
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