95 entries under grim topic. ×

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dour(adjective, person, tough, severe, evil)
13
cold(adjective, person, severe, harsh, indifferent)
12
dark(adjective, upset, evil, rough, nasty)
10
stern(adjective, appearance, tough, severe, firm)
9
austere(adjective, appearance, strong, hard, tough)
9
dismal(adjective, severe, thin, dark, unfriendly)
9
severe(adjective, appearance, strong, hard, tough)
8
cruel(adjective, person, appearance, strong, hard)
8
gloomy(adjective, severe, rough, nasty, dark)
8
harsh(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
7
dangerous(adjective, harsh, dark, unpleasant, gloomy)
6
dreary(adjective, severe, thin, unfriendly)
5
sour(adjective, hard, tough, severe, harsh)
4
bleak(adjective, severe, thin, dark, terrible)
4
grave(adjective, close, hard, severe, harsh)
4
strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
tough(adjective, strong, hard, severe, firm)
3
desolate(thin, lean, bleak, forlorn)
3
fierce(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, terrible)
3
hard(adjective, person, strong, tough, severe)
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