192 entries under severe topic. ×

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acerbic
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acute
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astringent(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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below zero(expression, cool, keen, sharp)
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brumal(adjective, cool, keen, sharp)
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brusque
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chilled(adjective, cool, keen, sharp)
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critical
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curt
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demanding
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disagreeable(adjective, dull, tough, harsh)
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disturbing(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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grievous(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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hiemal(adjective, cool, keen, sharp)
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hostile(adjective, tough, harsh, dark)
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hyperborean(adjective, cool, keen, sharp)
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inflexible
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intolerant
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lean(adjective, thin, grim, forlorn)
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nasty(adjective, stark, austere, inhospitable)
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