19
rough(adjective, rough, harsh, coarse, sounds)
16
grating(adjective, harsh, sounds)
15
rasping(adjective, rough, harsh, coarse, sounds)
11
coarse(adjective, rough, harsh, grainy)
11
harsh(adjective, rough, asperous, sounds, grinding)
11
hoarse(adjective, harsh, sounds)
10
raspy(adjective, rough, harsh, sounds, grating)
8
abrasive(adjective, rough, coarse, grating, grainy)
8
raucous(adjective, harsh, sounds)
8
strident(adjective, harsh, asperous, sounds, grinding)
7
discordant(adjective, harsh, asperous, dissonant, stridulous)
6
gravelly(adjective, rough, coarse, grainy)
6
jarring(adjective, harsh, sounds)
6
nettlesome
6
peevish
6
prickly(adjective, itchy, tickly)
6
ragged(adjective, rough)
5
cranky
5
dry(adjective, harsh, sounds)
5
fractious
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