Displeasing
Displeasing adjective - Not giving pleasure to the mind or senses.
Grinding and displeasing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grinding" instead an adjective "Displeasing".
Grinding
Grinding noun - A harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears).
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Displeasing and grinding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Displeasing" instead an adjective "Grinding".
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