112 entries under bleak topic. ×

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grim(adjective, dull, quiet, tough, severe)
24
harsh(adjective, tough, severe, nasty, low)
23
sour(adjective, mean, tough, severe, nasty)
21
dark(adjective, upset, tough, severe, evil)
19
severe(adjective, hard, tough, severe, firm)
17
stern(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
14
gruff(adjective, severe, low, sad, cross)
14
hard(adjective, tough, severe, sharp, firm)
13
austere(adjective, hard, simple, tough, severe)
9
strict(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
9
stringent(adjective, hard, tough, severe, firm)
8
hostile(adjective, mean, tough, severe, harsh)
8
obdurate(adjective, close, hard, tough, severe)
8
rigid(adjective, hard, tough, severe, firm)
7
cold(adjective, close, quiet, mean, tough)
6
rigorous(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
6
stubborn(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel, determined)
5
astringent(adjective, close, hard, severe, harsh)
5
exacting(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
5
relentless(adjective, close, hard, severe, sharp)
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