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43 entries under severe topic. ×

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niggling(adjective, sharp, harsh, critical)
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acrimonious(adjective, mean, tough, sharp)
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harsh(adjective, tough, awkward, irritable)
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nagging(adjective, harsh, cross, critical)
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particular(sharp, harsh, critical, meticulous)
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fussy(adjective, sharp, harsh, critical)
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biting(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty)
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contemptuous(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh)
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cutting(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty)
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deprecating(adjective, cross, critical, contrary)
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hairsplitting(adjective, sharp, harsh, trivial)
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trenchant(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty)
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calumniatory(sharp, harsh, critical, demanding)
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cavillous(adjective, harsh, cross, critical)
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complaining(adjective, mean, difficult, nervous)
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discriminating(sharp, harsh, critical, meticulous)
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exceptive(adjective, sharp, harsh, cross)
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reproachful(sharp, harsh, critical, demanding)
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satirical(mean, sharp, nasty, harsh)
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sharp(mean, smooth, nasty, harsh)
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