78 entries under critical topic. ×

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fault-finding(adjective, difficult, demanding, unfavorable)
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finicking(precise, tidy, minute, scrupulous)
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refined(adjective, fancy, sharp, exact, proper)
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cantankerous(adjective, difficult, complaining)
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carping(adjective, severe, difficult, harsh)
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discerning(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh, refined)
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irritable(adjective, tough, difficult, anxious, worried)
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overcritical(adjective, severe, harsh, demanding)
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captious(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh)
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caviling(severe, harsh, demanding, unfavorable)
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censorious(adjective, severe, difficult, harsh)
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eclectic(sharp, refined, discerning, particular)
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faultfinding(severe, harsh, unfavorable, disapproving)
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petulant(adjective, difficult, complaining)
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prudent(adjective, sharp, thoughtful, sober, refined)
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sharp(severe, harsh, discerning, astute)
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sour(adjective, difficult, complaining)
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testy(adjective, difficult, complaining)
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waspish(adjective, difficult, complaining)
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complaining(adjective, difficult)
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