49 entries under severe topic. ×

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rugged(adjective, tough, difficulty, harsh)
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stern(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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censorious(adjective, cross, contrary)
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demanding(tough, cross, contrary, problematic)
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exacting(adjective, tough, harsh, cross)
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fault-finding(adjective, cross, contrary, sullen)
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finicky(adjective, tough, cross, contrary)
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grievous(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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inclement(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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intemperate(adjective, mean, tough, harsh)
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intolerable(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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resentful(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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stringent(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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unjust(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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unpleasant(adjective, mean, tough, nasty)
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bleak(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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cavillous(cross, contrary)
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coldblooded(grim, bleak)
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deprecating(cross, contrary)
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disparaging(cross, contrary)
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