72 entries under grim topic. ×

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rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
10
serious(adjective, set, strong, hard, tough)
10
spare(adjective, hard, simple, severe, cold)
9
astringent(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
9
exacting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
9
obdurate(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
8
tough(adjective, strong, hard, severe, sharp)
8
bald(adjective, simple, plain, cold, bold)
8
bitter(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
8
rustic(adjective, simple, severe, clean, plain)
8
unrelenting(adjective, appearance, strong, hard, tough)
7
cold(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
7
inexorable(adjective, appearance, mean, strong, hard)
6
clean(adjective, quiet, simple, plain, pure)
5
subdued(adjective, quiet, simple, pure, innocent)
4
acrimonious(adjective, mean, tough, severe, evil)
4
formal(adjective, strong, cool, severe, cold)
4
primitive(adjective, severe, crude, barren)
4
somber(adjective, dull, appearance, severe, honest)
4
unfeeling(adjective, hard, cool, tough, severe)
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