72 entries under harsh topic. ×

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dreary(adjective, dull, light, obscure, happy)
34
dark(adjective, dull, light, tough, severe)
31
grim(adjective, person, dull, appearance, tough)
21
desolate(noun, adjective, person, dull, clear)
17
depressing(adjective, person, dull, obscure, sad)
17
severe(adjective, appearance, hard, cool, tough)
15
raw(adjective, dull, cool, severe, keen)
13
cold(adjective, dull, cool, tough, severe)
13
austere(adjective, dull, appearance, simple, tough)
11
cutting(adjective, cool, severe, keen, sharp)
11
dour(adjective, simple, tough, severe, low)
10
inclement(adjective, cool, tough, severe, keen)
9
oppressive(adjective, dull, severe, obscure, sad)
8
bitter(adjective, hard, cool, tough, severe)
8
hard(adjective, severe, sharp, flat, rough)
6
biting(adjective, cool, severe, keen, sharp)
6
sharp(adjective, hard, cool, severe, keen)
6
windy(adjective, dull, unpleasant, boring)
5
distressing(adjective, tough, severe, obscure)
5
freezing(adjective, cool, intense, cold)
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