69 entries under harsh topic. ×

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raucous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
22
shrill(adjective, sharp, rough, offensive)
22
grating(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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loud(adjective, clear, sharp, rough)
20
piercing(adjective, strong, sharp, intense)
20
blatant(adjective, strong, loud, piercing)
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discordant(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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jarring(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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clamorous(adjective, strong, energetic, active)
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vociferous(adjective, strong, energetic, active)
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hoarse(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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noisy(adjective, hard, sound, severe, sharp)
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rasping(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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cacophonous(adjective, strong, hard, severe, sharp)
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boisterous(adjective, strong, wild, active)
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rough(adjective, hard, severe, sharp)
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unmusical(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
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acute(adjective, sharp, rough, intense)
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scratchy(adjective, asperous, sounds, grinding)
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obstreperous(adjective, strong, energetic, active)
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