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uncompromising(severe, severity)
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unendurable
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unsparing(tough, severe, firm, harsh)
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vexatious(dull, difficult, boring, tired)
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wretched
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besetting
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cheerless(dull, sad, harsh, unhappy)
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critical
3
deplorable
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depressive(dull, sad, dark, boring)
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disagreeable(dull, gloomy, miserable, painful)
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dolorous(dull, unhappy, dark, gloomy)
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dull(severe, warm, unhappy, dark)
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extortionate
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formidable(difficult, heavy)
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fussy
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hot(stale, stifling, humid, muggy)
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intense
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iron-handed
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irritating(dull, tough, boring, tired)
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