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