192 entries under severe topic. ×

34
dark(adjective, dull, light, tough)
31
grim(adjective, person, dull, appearance, tough)
22
harsh(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
17
severe(adjective, appearance, hard, cool, tough)
15
raw(adjective, dull, cool, keen)
15
stark(adjective, clear, simple, rough)
13
cold(adjective, dull, cool, tough)
13
austere(adjective, dull, appearance, simple, tough)
11
cutting(adjective, cool, keen, sharp)
11
dour(adjective, simple, tough, low)
10
chilly(adjective, cool, keen, sharp)
10
inclement(adjective, cool, tough, keen)
10
wintry(adjective, dull, cool, keen)
9
oppressive(adjective, dull, obscure, sad)
8
bitter(adjective, hard, cool, tough)
8
comfortless(adjective, dull, unhappy, dark)
8
hard(adjective, sharp, flat, rough)
8
icy(adjective, cool, keen, sharp)
8
keen(adjective, cool, sharp, intense)
7
inhospitable(adjective, stark, austere, desolate)
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