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126 entries under bleak topic. ×

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desolate(adjective, dull, harsh, unhappy, dark)
3
dreary(adjective, dull, harsh, unhappy, dark)
3
hard-nosed(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
3
inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
3
ruthless(adjective, appearance, mean, strong, hard)
3
sour(adjective, severe, ugly, gray)
3
unsympathetic(adjective, hard, tough, severe, harsh)
2
coarse(adjective, simple, severe, rough)
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depressing(adjective, dull, harsh, unhappy, dark)
2
grievous(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel, grim)
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not smooth(expression, adjective, idiom, severe)
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punitive(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
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stubborn(adjective, appearance, strong, hard, tough)
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unkind(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
2
unpleasant(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
1
abusive(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
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barbarous(adjective, appearance, mean, hard, simple)
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callous(adjective, mean, hard, tough, harsh)
1
cold-blooded(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, cruel)
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comfortless(adjective, dull, hard, severe, unhappy)
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