142 entries under grim topic. ×

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inclement(adjective, rough, harsh, cruel)
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inhumane(adjective, hard, harsh, cruel)
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intemperate(adjective, harsh, cruel, painful)
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irritating(adjective, dull, severe, boring)
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perverse(adjective, mean, hard, firm, difficult)
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pigheaded(adjective, mean, hard, firm, difficult)
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rude(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
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stiff-necked(adjective, mean, strong, hard, firm)
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testing(adjective, difficult, thorough, demanding)
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tiresome(adjective, difficult, tedious, problematic)
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cantankerous(adjective, hard, severe, firm, difficult)
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acrimonious(adjective, severe, harsh, gloomy, awkward)
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avaricious(adjective, hard, harsh, cruel)
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bearish(adjective, hard, harsh, rude, coarse)
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bitter(adjective, strong, hard, severe, sharp)
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bleak(adjective, severe, harsh, dark, cruel)
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bloody(adjective, hard, harsh, cruel)
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boorish(adjective, hard, harsh, rude, coarse)
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cussed(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, firm)
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fastidious(adjective, difficult, awkward, careful)
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