42 entries under disapproving topic. ×

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demanding(adjective, unfavorable, disparaging, fault-finding)
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diagnostic(adjective, sharp, demanding, cutting, unfavorable)
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discerning(adjective, sharp, demanding, cutting, unfavorable)
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discriminating(adjective, sharp, demanding, cutting, unfavorable)
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exacting(adjective, demanding, unfavorable, disparaging)
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fault-finding(adjective, offensive, demanding, unfavorable)
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finicky(adjective, demanding, unfavorable, disparaging)
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fussy(adjective, sharp, demanding, cutting, unfavorable)
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hairsplitting(adjective, sharp, demanding, cutting, unfavorable)
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humbling(adjective, sharp, demanding, cutting, unfavorable)
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hypercritical(adjective, demanding, unfavorable, disparaging)
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nagging(adjective, demanding, unfavorable, disparaging)
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niggling(adjective, sharp, demanding, cutting, unfavorable)
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nit-picking(adjective, demanding, unfavorable, disparaging)
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overcritical(adjective, demanding, unfavorable, disparaging)
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particular(adjective, sharp, demanding, cutting, unfavorable)
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penetrating(adjective, sharp, demanding, cutting, unfavorable)
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scolding(adjective, sharp, demanding, cutting, unfavorable)
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severe(adjective, demanding, unfavorable, disparaging)
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sharp(adjective, demanding, cutting, unfavorable)
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