303 entries under severe topic. ×

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unmusical(adjective, characteristic, hard, rough)
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brusque(adjective, tough, gloomy, awkward)
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dry(adjective, hard, rough, offensive)
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flat(adjective, characteristic, hard, sharp)
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obdurate(adjective, mean, strong, hard, cool)
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stiff(adjective, upset, hard, rough)
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virulent(adjective, evil, nasty, vicious)
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barbarous(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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critical(adjective, characteristic, mean, unpleasant)
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excruciating(adjective, hard, evil, rough)
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inexorable(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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keen(adjective, strong, great, sharp)
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mordant(adjective, mean, hard, sharp)
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painful(adjective, hard, tough, evil)
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remorseless(adjective, mean, violent, cruel)
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tart(adjective, strong, tough, sharp)
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unfriendly(adjective, mean, hard, dark)
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ungracious(adjective, characteristic, mean, hard, tough)
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unmerciful(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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unsparing(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
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