87 entries under grim topic. ×

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argumentative(tough, problematic, trying, quarrelsome)
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boorish(tough, evil, low, corrupt, vicious)
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brutal(adjective, tough, nasty, harsh, violent)
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callous(adjective, mean, hard, tough, nasty)
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cold fish(expression, adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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exacting(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cross)
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grievous(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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hard-boiled(adjective, mean, hard, tough, harsh)
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inclement(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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intemperate(adjective, mean, tough, severe, harsh)
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intolerable(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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iron(adjective, mean, hard, tough, firm)
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mule(tough, firm, determined, unreasonable)
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painful(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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persevering(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable)
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rancorous(adjective, tough, harsh, violent, wild)
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remorseless(adjective, tough, firm, cruel, unreasonable)
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resentful(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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rude(tough, problematic, abrupt, trying)
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single-minded(adjective, tough, firm, unreasonable)
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