110 entries under bleak topic. ×

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craggy(adjective, severe, stark, austere)
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dour(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, firm)
3
unpleasant(adjective, mean, hard, cool, severe)
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astringent(adjective, strong, hard, severe, harsh)
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comfortless(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
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disagreeable(adjective, nasty, harsh, offensive, dark)
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inclement(adjective, rough, harsh, cruel, grim)
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intemperate(adjective, harsh, cruel, grim, painful)
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perverse(adjective, mean, hard, firm, difficult)
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rude(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
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sharp(adjective, hard, severe, smart, nasty)
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acrid(adjective, severe, harsh, gloomy, awkward)
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acrimonious(adjective, severe, harsh, gloomy, awkward)
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bitter(adjective, strong, hard, severe, sharp)
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coarse(adjective, strong, hard, severe, rough)
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cussed(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, firm)
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discourteous(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
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flat(adjective, dull, severe, boring, unfeeling)
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hard-shell(adjective, strong, hard, severe, harsh)
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hostile(adjective, nasty, harsh, offensive, dark)
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