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hulky(adjective, bulky, inexpedience, ugliness)
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ignorant(adjective, rough, rude, coarse, vulgar)
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imprudent(adjective, wrong, sharp, rough, false)
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inexpedient(adjective, wrong, false, improper, inappropriate)
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intractable(adjective, difficulty, difficult, unpleasant, adverse)
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knotty(adjective, tough, difficulty, difficult, delicate)
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labored(adjective, difficult, slow, uncertain, stiff)
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mean(adjective, poor, difficult, small, unimportant)
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nasty(difficult, unpleasant, irritable, crabby, cranky)
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nervous
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offensive(adjective, unpleasant, terrible, common, usual)
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perverse(tough, difficulty, difficult, harsh, unpleasant)
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problematic(adjective, tough, difficult, delicate, unpleasant)
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provincial(adjective, rough, rude, coarse, vulgar)
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stubborn(adjective, change, position, attitude, determination)
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unattractive(adjective, common, usual, improper, inappropriate)
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uncivil(adjective, sharp, rough, difficult, harsh)
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undiplomatic(adjective, sharp, rough, careless, thoughtless)
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unhappy(adjective, good, ability)
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unnatural(adjective, counterfeit, stiff, hollow, shallow)
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