77 entries under severe topic. ×

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merciless(adjective, appearance, tough, rough)
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no joke(expression, adjective, tough, important)
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no laughing matter(expression, adjective, idiom, tough)
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of consequence(expression, adjective, tough, important)
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out for blood(expression, adjective, idiom, tough)
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playing hard ball(expression, adjective, idiom, tough)
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smoking(adjective, tough, important, significant)
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sobering(adjective, tough, important, significant)
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strictly business(expression, adjective, tough, important)
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unamusing(adjective, tough, important, significant)
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unhumorous(adjective, tough, important, deep)
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unyielding(appearance, tough, terrible, painful)
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vexatious(adjective, hard, evil, rough)
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worrying(adjective, tough, important, significant)
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austere(appearance, harsh, heavy, terrible)
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excessive(great, harsh, heavy, painful)
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testing(adjective, difficult, violent, awkward)
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