111 entries under bleak topic. ×

57
disagreeable(adjective, good, person, dull, mean)
56
nasty(adjective, dull, mean, bad, hard)
19
harsh(adjective, mean, hard, cool, tough)
19
painful(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
16
mean(verb, adjective, adverb, hard, cool)
15
bitter(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
14
hard(adjective, mean, cool, tough, severe)
14
severe(adjective, hard, tough, difficult, harsh)
12
sour(adjective, bad, hard, severe, evil)
11
cruel(adjective, mean, hard, cool, tough)
10
grievous(adjective, tough, severe, sad, harsh)
10
rough(adjective, hard, severe, nasty, difficult)
10
rude(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, rough)
8
distressing(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, tender)
8
hostile(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
6
inclement(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
6
sharp(adjective, hard, tough, severe, nasty)
6
wicked(adjective, mean, bad, severe, nasty)
5
acrimonious(adjective, mean, tough, severe, harsh)
5
grim(adjective, mean, hard, tough, severe)
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