135 entries under bleak topic. ×

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unsympathetic(adjective, animal, person, mean, tough)
5
acrimonious(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
5
bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
5
inhospitable(adjective, severe, sorrow, depress, sadness)
5
perverse(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
5
rough(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
cadaverous(adjective, thin, lean, shocking)
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comfortless(adjective, dull, hard, severe, harsh)
4
disturbing(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
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hairy(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
4
inclement(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
4
rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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sharp(adjective, hard, severe, flat, rough)
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hard-nosed(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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nasty(adjective, severe, unpleasant, awful, terrible)
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spare(adjective, severe, thin, lean)
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unsparing(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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abusive(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
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bare(adjective, thin, miserable, lean)
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distressing(adjective, bad, tough, severe, sad)
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