43 entries under grim topic. ×

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tough(adjective, strong, hard, sound, continue)
3
rugged(adjective, set, strong, hard, sound)
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obdurate(adjective, strong, hard, tough, firm)
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callous(adjective, set, strong, hard, tough)
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cold fish(expression, adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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coldblooded(adjective, severe, unfeeling, bleak)
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hard-boiled(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, indifferent)
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severe(adjective, tough, firm, harsh, fixed)
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stern(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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strict(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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thick-skinned(adjective, calm, hard, cool, tough)
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unfeeling(adjective, hard, tough, rough, harsh)
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unkind(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, indifferent)
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unrelenting(adjective, tough, firm, harsh, cruel)
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acrimonious(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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antagonistic(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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austere(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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bitter(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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bleak(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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brutal(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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