39 entries under watchful topic. ×

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fussy(adjective, accept, complete, tough, sharp)
36
fastidious(adjective, accept, character, tough, sharp)
27
particular(adjective, accept, sharp, fine, delicate)
24
scrupulous(adjective, careful, attentive, thorough)
21
exacting(adjective, accept, tough, severe, fine)
20
squeamish(adjective, accept, character, behavior, careful)
18
punctilious(adjective, careful, attentive, thorough)
16
choosy(adjective, accept, sharp, fine, proper)
14
careful(adjective, sharp, fine, proper, alert)
13
conscientious(adjective, careful, attentive, thorough)
4
attentive(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
2
mindful(thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent, wary)
2
observant(thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent, wary)
2
protective(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, attentive)
2
regardful(thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent, wary)
2
religious(thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent, wary)
2
vigilant(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, attentive)
1
grandmotherly(adjective, careful, attentive)
1
nannyish(adjective, careful, attentive)
1
restrictive(adjective, careful, attentive)
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