87 entries under grim topic. ×

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acrimonious(adjective, tough, severe, low, sad)
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bearish(adjective, tough, difficult, irritable)
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dour(adjective, tough, severe, low, difficult)
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hostile(adjective, upset, tough, severe, harsh)
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implacable(adjective, mean, hard, tough, firm)
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inexorable(adjective, mean, hard, tough, violent)
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relentless(adjective, mean, hard, tough, determined)
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bitter(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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distressing(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, wicked)
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firm(adjective, mean, hard, tough, determined)
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harsh(adjective, mean, hard, tough, low)
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rigid(adjective, mean, hard, tough, firm)
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rugged(adjective, tough, severe, difficulty, harsh)
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severe(adjective, tough, harsh, cross, wicked)
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stern(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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tough(adjective, mean, hard, firm, difficult)
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unaccommodating(tough, problematic, trying, troublesome)
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uncompliant(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable)
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unkind(adjective, mean, tough, nasty, harsh)
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untoward(adjective, tough, firm, cross, unpleasant)
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