78 entries under grim topic. ×
| tough(adjective, action, strong, hard, sound) | |
| severe(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough) | |
| harsh(adjective, strong, hard, smooth, tough) | |
| grievous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult) | |
| stubborn(adjective, strong, hard, tough, difficulty) | |
| painful(adjective, hard, tough, difficult, harsh) | |
| stern(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| brutal(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| exacting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| dissonant(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat) | |
| cacophonous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough) | |
| intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough) | |
| raucous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat) | |
| rigid(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe) | |
| dour(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel) |
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