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94 entries under critical topic. ×

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perverse(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, irritable)
8
severe(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, harsh)
8
splenetic(adjective, mean, tough, harsh, delicate)
8
whiny(difficult, sullen, crabby, moody)
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picky(adjective, demanding, meticulous, fussy)
7
waspish(adjective, mean, difficult, cross, short)
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contrary(adjective, mean, severe, difficult)
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cranky(adjective, mean, difficult, delicate, cross)
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exacting(adjective, severe, harsh, cross)
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grouchy(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, delicate)
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nit-picking(adjective, severe, harsh, cross)
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demanding(adjective, severe, harsh, meticulous)
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disparaging(adjective, mean, severe, sharp, nasty)
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fractious(adjective, mean, cross, short, irritable)
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niggling(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh)
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acrimonious(adjective, mean, tough, severe, sharp)
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harsh(adjective, tough, severe, awkward, irritable)
4
nagging(adjective, severe, harsh, cross)
4
particular(severe, sharp, harsh, meticulous)
4
short-tempered(adjective, mean, cross, nervous, irritable)
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