12
fussy(adjective, tough, difficult, negative, grim)
8
finicky(adjective, tough, grim, critical, demanding)
6
critical(adjective, difficult, negative, demanding, scrupulous)
6
difficult(adjective, tough, critical, scrupulous, particular)
6
exacting(adjective, tough, rough, grim, demanding)
5
demanding(adjective, tough, rough, grim, critical)
5
fastidious(adjective, tough, awkward, careful, grim)
4
choosy(adjective, critical, demanding, scrupulous, particular)
3
particular(adjective, critical, demanding, meticulous, fussy)
3
queasy(adjective, demanding, meticulous, fussy, discriminating)
3
querulous(adjective, difficult, exact, critical, particular)
2
dainty(adjective, rough, demanding, scrupulous, particular)
2
finical(adjective, demanding, scrupulous, particular, meticulous)
2
picky(adjective, tough, awkward, grim, critical)
2
squeamish(adjective, demanding, scrupulous, particular, meticulous)
1
captious(adjective, difficult, critical, demanding, meticulous)
1
careful(adjective, exact, demanding, scrupulous, particular)
1
discriminating(adjective, rough, demanding, scrupulous, particular)
1
easily disgusted(expression, adjective, demanding, meticulous, fussy)
1
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