having or caused by an irregular surface; "trees with rough bark"; "rough ground"; "a rough ride"; "rough skin"; "rough blankets"; "his unsmooth face"; "unsmooth writing"
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harsh
sharply disagreeable; rigorous; "the harsh facts of court delays"; "an abrasive character"
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harsh
disagreeable to the senses; "the harsh cry of a blue jay"; "harsh cognac"; "the harsh white light makes you screw up your eyes"; "harsh irritating smoke filled the hallway"
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hard
not yielding to pressure or easily penetrated; "hard as rock"