79 entries under severe topic. ×

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brusque(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
26
abrupt(adjective, open, direct, rough)
24
short(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
21
curt(adjective, hard, open, direct, tough)
20
gruff(adjective, open, direct, rough)
13
stark(adjective, simple, pure, cold)
9
harsh(adjective, tough, rough, awkward)
9
simple(adjective, clear, hard, flat)
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cool(verb, adjective, calm, dull, check)
8
sharp(adjective, rough, rude, short)
7
hard(adjective, tough, harsh, plain)
7
severe(adjective, hard, tough, harsh)
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austere(adjective, hard, plain, cold)
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cold(adjective, hard, austere, unadorned)
5
uncompromising
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bleak
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chilly
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frosty
4
icy
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raw(adjective, hard, rude, impolite)
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