135 entries under severe topic. ×

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tough(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard)
28
uncompromising(adjective, mean, clear, hard, secure)
26
obdurate(adjective, strong, hard, secure, tough)
25
hard(adjective, mean, strong, tough)
24
rigid(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
23
inflexible(adjective, mean, strong, hard, secure)
19
cruel(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
19
nasty(adjective, hard, rough, difficult)
19
rough(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
19
rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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serious(adjective, strong, hard, tough)
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disturbing(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
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tight(adjective, hard, difficult, complex)
18
unyielding(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard)
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unrelenting(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
15
unbending(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard)
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inexorable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
14
relentless(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
12
firm(adjective, mean, clear, strong, hard)
11
stiff(adjective, hard, rough, firm)
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