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bitter(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
3
clashing(adjective, severe, sharp, rough)
3
creaking(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
3
croaking(adjective, severe, sharp, rough)
2
astringent(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
2
caterwauling(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
2
coarse(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
2
cracked(adjective, severe, sharp, rough)
2
flat(adjective, severe, sharp, rough)
2
off-key(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
2
rusty(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
2
severe(adjective, sharp, flat, rough)
2
tuneless(adjective, severe, sharp, rough)
1
asperous(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
1
bleak(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
1
craggy(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
1
disagreeing(adjective, severe, sharp, rough)
1
disturbing(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
1
glaring(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
1
grim(adjective, severe, sharp, flat)
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