82 entries under bleak topic. ×

73
hard(adjective, feature, state, characteristic, mean)
50
unrelenting(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
48
relentless(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
39
severe(adjective, strong, hard, tough, correct)
31
harsh(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
30
stern(adjective, hard, tough, easy, severe)
25
hard-nosed(adjective, mean, strong, hard, tough)
22
tough(adjective, mean, strong, hard, easy)
20
austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
18
stringent(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
13
grim(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
7
cruel(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
7
dour(adjective, hard, tough, severe, firm)
6
pitiless(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel, determined)
6
stark(adjective, hard, severe, firm, solid)
5
sharp(adjective, hard, correct, severe, rough)
5
unfeeling(adjective, mean, hard, cool, severe)
4
astringent(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
mean(adjective, hard, severe, harsh)
4
rugged(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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