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92 entries under grim topic. ×

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inexorable(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
6
astringent(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
6
unrelenting(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
5
unsparing(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
acrimonious(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
4
bleak(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
4
flinty(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
4
stubborn(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
3
fierce(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, intense)
3
hard-hearted(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, cruel)
3
implacable(adjective, strong, hard, tough, harsh)
3
murderous(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, cruel)
3
painful(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
3
pitiless(adjective, hard, tough, severe, harsh)
3
ruthless(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, unpleasant)
3
tyrannical(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, cruel)
2
antagonistic(adjective, tough, severe, harsh)
2
cold(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
2
hard-core(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
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