260 entries under adjective topic. ×

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difficult(hard, great, tough, awkward)
16
daring(verb, defiant, confronting, defying)
15
ambitious(ability, importance, effort, main)
15
disputing(verb, opposing, questioning, disagreeing)
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exciting(importance, valuable, main, notable)
13
thought-provoking
10
defiant(unwilling, opposed, defiant, disobedient)
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formidable(tough, severe, difficult, awkward)
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weighty(importance, valuable, main, notable)
10
bold
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conflicting(verb, rival, opposing, defiant)
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opposing(verb, rival, opposing, unwilling)
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provocative
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serious(hard, tough, difficult, importance)
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audacious
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consequential(importance, valuable, main, notable)
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influential(importance, valuable, main, notable)
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key-note(importance, valuable, main, notable)
8
newsworthy(importance, valuable, main, notable)
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severe(hard, tough, difficult, awkward)
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