15
scaly(adjective, rough, difficult, roughness)
11
coarse(adjective, smooth, blue, rough, difficult)
11
rough(adjective, smooth, difficult, rude, coarse)
11
rugged(adjective, smooth, rough, difficult, harsh)
9
craggy(adjective, smooth, rough, harsh, coarse)
9
lepidote(adjective, rough)
8
jagged(adjective, smooth, rough, harsh, coarse)
8
obscene(adjective, offensive, immoral, improper, indecent)
8
scabby(adjective, rough)
8
scurfy
8
uneven(adjective, smooth, rough, harsh, coarse)
7
harsh(adjective, smooth, rough, coarse, irregular)
7
indecent(adjective, difficult, improper)
7
risqué(adjective, difficult, decent, improper, racy)
6
hard(adjective, difficult, awkward, demanding, grueling)
6
knotty(adjective, rough, difficult, harsh, coarse)
6
licentious(adjective, immoral, improper, uncontrolled)
6
treacherous(adjective, difficult)
5
dirty
5
hairy(adjective, rough, difficult, harsh, coarse)
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