65 entries under severe topic. ×

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harsh(adjective, hard, flat, rough)
9
keen(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, anxious)
8
sharp(adjective, hard, flat, rough)
8
tart(adjective, taste, sharp, unpleasant)
7
acerbic(adjective, taste, unpleasant, bitter)
7
austere(adjective, simple, pure, basic)
7
caustic(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter)
7
cutting(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter)
7
severe(adjective, hard, simple, sharp)
6
gruff(adjective, rough, harsh, dirty)
6
stark(adjective, simple, pure, blank)
5
critical(adjective, unpleasant, unkind, caustic)
5
spare(adjective, weak, poor, insufficient)
5
spartan(adjective, simple, pure, basic)
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cool(adjective, calm, pleasant, bright)
4
lean
4
rigid
3
abrupt(adjective, inelegance)
3
acrimonious
3
astringent(adjective, hard, sharp, flat)
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