82 entries under stark topic. ×

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austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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dissonant(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
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cacophonous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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grating(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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grim(adjective, strong, 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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unlevel(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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dour(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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gruff(adjective, severe, rough, harsh, dirty)
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sharp(adjective, hard, severe, rough, harsh)
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astringent(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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bleak(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
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hoarse(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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jarring(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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not smooth(expression, adjective, idiom, hard, severe)
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rasping(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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rusty(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
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sour(adjective, hard, severe, evil, sharp)
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stridulous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
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