4
unsuitable(dull, wrong, flat, slow, false)
4
unwise
3
arduous(adjective, difficult, demanding, problematic, grueling)
3
barbaric(adjective, rough, rude, coarse, vulgar)
3
bashful
3
cloddish(adjective, rough, rude, coarse, vulgar)
3
confused
3
demanding(adjective, difficult, grueling, problematical, unhelpful)
3
discommodious(adjective, difficult, uneasy, uncomfortable, disciplined)
3
discourteous(adjective, sharp, rough, harsh, rude)
3
faltering(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful, hesitant)
3
fractious(adjective, difficult, cross, unpleasant, adverse)
3
gawkish(inept, clumsy, ungainly, undexterous, claudicant)
3
good
3
hesitant(adjective, uncertain, shy, doubtful, tentative)
3
homely(adjective, common, usual, vulgarity)
3
iffy(adjective, tricky, sticky, challenging)
3
impracticable(difficulty, inexpedience)
3
inferior(adjective, common, usual, arouse bad emotions)
3
irksome(adjective, tough, difficult, pain, demanding)
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