74 entries under adjective topic. ×

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