77 entries under severe topic. ×

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strenuous(adjective, dull, tough, boring)
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toilsome(hard, tough, offensive, painful)
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unyielding(tough, unpleasant, painful, adverse)
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uphill(tough, painful, problematic, trying)
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upstream(tough, painful, problematic, trying)
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consequential(hard, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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dismaying(hard, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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foreboding(hard, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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gloomy(hard, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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impeding(hard, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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ominous(hard, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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pessimistic(hard, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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prophetic(hard, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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sinister(hard, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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startling(hard, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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threatening(hard, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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uncertain(hard, offensive, distressing, upsetting)
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