175 entries under severe topic. ×

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distressing(adjective, tough, harsh, tender)
8
hostile(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
6
inclement(adjective, tough, harsh, cruel)
6
irritating(adjective, hard, nasty, harsh)
6
sharp(adjective, hard, tough, nasty)
6
wicked(adjective, mean, bad, nasty)
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acrimonious(adjective, mean, tough, harsh)
5
bothersome(adjective, hard, tough, offensive)
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fierce(adjective, mean, bad, harsh)
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grim(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
5
intolerable(adjective, tough, harsh, offensive)
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trying(adjective, hard, tough, tender)
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ungracious(adjective, mean, hard, tough)
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unkind(adjective, mean, hard, cool, tough)
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vexatious(adjective, hard, evil, rough)
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aggravating(adjective, hard, offensive, painful)
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antagonistic(adjective, mean, tough, nasty)
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appalling(adjective, mean, nasty, plain)
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comfortless(adjective, sad, sorrow, depression)
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dour(adjective, person, hard, tough)
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