severe

from a (presumed) derivative of the same as ἀήρ (meaning blown); rough (properly as a gale), i.e. (figuratively) severe:--austere.

from קָשָׁה; severe (in various applications); churlish, cruel, grievous, hard((-hearted), thing), heavy, [phrase] impudent, obstinate, prevailed, rough(-ly), sore, sorrowful, stiff(necked), stubborn, [phrase] in trouble.