71 entries under sharp topic. ×

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raucous(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
22
shrill(adjective, rough, harsh, offensive)
22
grating(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
21
loud(adjective, clear, rough, harsh)
20
piercing(adjective, strong, harsh, intense)
18
discordant(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
18
penetrating(adjective, intense, high, loud)
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jarring(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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dissonant(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
13
hoarse(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
13
noisy(adjective, hard, sound, severe)
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rasping(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
12
cacophonous(adjective, strong, hard, severe)
10
rough(adjective, hard, severe, harsh)
9
unmusical(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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acute(adjective, rough, harsh, intense)
8
high(adjective, strong, intense, loud)
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high-pitched(adjective, harsh, intense, high)
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jangling(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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unmelodious(adjective, hard, severe, rough)
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