4
stiff(adjective, hard, severe, rough, difficult)
4
sweltering(adjective, moist, hot, tight, scorching)
4
torrid(adjective, hot, heat, scorching, boiling)
4
uncompromising(adjective, severe, severity)
4
unendurable(adjective, unbearable)
4
unsparing(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
4
vexatious(adjective, dull, difficult, boring, tired)
4
wretched
3
besetting(adjective, painful)
3
careful
3
cheerless(adjective, dull, sad, harsh, unhappy)
3
critical(adjective, severe)
3
cumbrous
3
deplorable
3
depressive(adjective, dull, sad, dark, boring)
3
disagreeable(adjective, dull, gloomy, miserable, painful)
3
dolorous(adjective, dull, unhappy, dark, gloomy)
3
dull(adjective, severe, warm, unhappy, dark)
3
extortionate(adjective, severity)
3
formidable(adjective, difficult, heavy)
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