111 entries under bleak topic. ×

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raucous(adjective, severe, rough, harsh, offensive)
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resentful(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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rigorous(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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ruthless(adjective, mean, hard, severe, sharp)
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strict(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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strident(adjective, severe, rough, harsh, offensive)
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stridulous(adjective, severe, rough, harsh, offensive)
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stringent(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
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unfeeling(adjective, mean, hard, cool, tough)
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unjust(adjective, hard, tough, severe, harsh)
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unrelenting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, sharp)
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unsparing(adjective, tough, severe, harsh, cruel)
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asperous(adjective, severe, stark, austere)
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cacophonous(adjective, severe, stark, austere)
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caterwauling(adjective, severe, stark, austere)
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clashing(adjective, severe, stark, austere)
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cold fish(expression, adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
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coldblooded(severe, grim)
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cracked(adjective, severe, stark, austere)
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craggy(adjective, severe, stark, austere)
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