149 entries under grim topic. ×

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antagonistic(adjective, tough, nasty, harsh, hostile)
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asperous(adjective, hard, sharp, flat, rough)
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bearish(adjective, hard, tough, harsh, rude)
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challenging(adjective, hard, tough, difficult, awkward)
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clean(adjective, simple, pure, basic)
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coarse(adjective, hard, tough, sharp, flat)
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difficile(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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frowning(adjective, strong, hard, tough, harsh)
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hardheaded(adjective, strong, hard, tough, harsh)
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herculean(adjective, tough, rough, difficult, heavy)
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mortified(adjective, strong, hard, tough, harsh)
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perverse(adjective, tough, harsh, cross, wicked)
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rancorous(adjective, mean, tough, nasty, harsh)
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somber(adjective, calm, quiet, appearance, reasonable)
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strident(adjective, hard, sharp, flat, rough)
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subdued(adjective, calm, quiet, reasonable, sensible)
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wearisome(adjective, tough, difficult, awkward)
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cacophonous(adjective, hard, sharp, flat, rough)
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caterwauling(adjective, hard, sharp, flat, rough)
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clashing(adjective, hard, sharp, flat, rough)
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