504 entries under adjective topic. ×
| rustic(rough, rude, coarse, vulgar) | |
| stilted(counterfeit, stiff, affected, hollow) | |
| tricky(tough, difficult, delicate, unpleasant) | |
| trying(tough, difficulty, harsh, delicate) | |
| unbecoming(poor, improper, incorrect, unsuitable) | |
| untrained(inadequate, useless, incompetent, unqualified) | |
| affected(difficult, insecure, pretentious, exaggerated) | |
| artless(incompetent, clumsy, inexpert, inelegant) | |
| disagreeable(hard, rough, difficult, rude) | |
| disturbing(unpleasant, uneasy, adverse, unfortunate) | |
| ham-handed(rude, uncertain, hesitant, incompetent) | |
| ill-timed(wrong, false, inadequate, irregular) | |
| infelicitous(good, dull, wrong, ability) | |
| loutish(rough, rude, coarse, vulgar) | |
| mortifying(pain, uneasy, uncomfortable) | |
| painful(difficult, slow, unpleasant, tricky) | |
| poor(dirty, common, usual, broken) | |
| sensitive(difficult, delicate, uneasy, tricky) | |
| sloppy(poor, messy) | |
| uncertain(difficult, delicate, hesitant, tricky) |
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