7 entries under harsh topic. ×

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critical(adjective, severe, sharp, exact)
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caviling(noun, severe, critical, demanding)
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captious(severe, sharp, trivial, critical)
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nit-picking(severe, obscure, critical, demanding)
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discriminating(slight, severe, sharp, fine, thin)
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penetrating(slight, severe, sharp, fine, thin)
1
sharp(severe, exact, critical, demanding)
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