2
curt(adjective, severe, aloof, reticent, sullen)
2
cynical(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward, sullen)
2
disagreeable(adjective, person, tough, severe, rough)
2
disturbing(adjective, severe, bleak, stark, austere)
2
drab
2
dull
2
exigent
2
firm(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
2
foul(adjective, evil, mysterious, threatening, nefarious)
2
fretful(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward, sullen)
2
grisly
2
gruesome
2
hardy
2
horrible(adjective, evil, unpleasant, disagreeable, mysterious)
2
humourless
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infernal(adjective, evil, mysterious, threatening, nefarious)
2
intimidating(unfriendly, antagonistic, aggressive)
2
iron
2
joyless(sad, gloomy, miserable, depressing, cheerless)
2
low-spirited(low, melancholy, depressed)
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