165 entries under bleak topic. ×

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unjust(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, rude)
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abusive(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty)
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cussed(adjective, mean, evil, sharp, nasty)
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grating(adjective, hard, sharp, flat, rough)
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hard-boiled(adjective, calm, strong, hard, tough)
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numbing(adjective, cool, keen, sharp, intense)
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algid(adjective, cool, keen, sharp, intense)
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antagonistic(adjective, tough, nasty, harsh, hostile)
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asperous(adjective, hard, sharp, flat, rough)
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below zero(expression, cool, keen, sharp, intense)
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benumbed(adjective, hard, cool, tough, keen)
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boreal(adjective, cool, keen, sharp, intense)
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brumal(adjective, cool, keen, sharp, intense)
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coarse(adjective, hard, tough, sharp, flat)
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comfortless(adjective, hard, sharp, nasty)
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hairy(adjective, hard, tough, sharp, rough)
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hiemal(adjective, cool, keen, sharp, intense)
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hyperborean(adjective, cool, keen, sharp, intense)
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nipping(adjective, cool, keen, sharp, intense)
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nippy(adjective, cool, keen, sharp, intense)
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