78 entries under grim topic. ×

54
tough(adjective, action, strong, hard, sound)
34
severe(adjective, strong, hard, tough, rough)
24
harsh(adjective, strong, hard, smooth, tough)
19
grievous(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
19
stubborn(adjective, strong, hard, tough, difficulty)
18
painful(adjective, hard, tough, difficult, harsh)
9
stern(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
7
bitter(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
7
brutal(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
7
rigorous(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
6
exacting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
6
inclement(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
5
austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
5
dissonant(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
4
cacophonous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
4
intemperate(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
4
raucous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, flat)
4
rigid(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
4
strict(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
3
dour(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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