303 entries under severe topic. ×

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vitriolic(adjective, intelligent, quick, bitter)
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bestial(adjective, evil, nasty, violent)
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boisterous(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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captious(adjective, tough, awkward, irritable)
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censorious
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choleric(low, gloomy, miserable, depressed)
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coldhearted(adjective, mean, hard, cruel)
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cool(adjective, mean, hard, unpleasant)
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crisp(adjective, sharp, cold, powerful)
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cynical(adjective, mean, tough, sharp)
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dreary(adjective, thin, dark, miserable)
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excessive(adjective, strong, great, sharp)
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forceful(adjective, strong, intense, powerful)
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formidable(adjective, hard, great, rough)
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icy(adjective, mean, hard, cool)
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inhumane(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, rough)
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meticulous
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powerful(adjective, strong, great, sharp)
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raw(adjective, hard, simple, cold)
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