45 entries under difficult topic. ×

12
fussy(adjective, tough, negative, grim)
6
critical(adjective, negative, demanding, scrupulous)
3
querulous(adjective, exact, critical, particular)
1
captious(adjective, critical, demanding, meticulous)
1
fault-finding(adjective, critical, fussy, fastidious)
1
fretful(adjective, exact, critical, particular)
1
irritable(adjective, tough, grim, critical)
1
tough(adjective, rough, awkward, grim)
0
bearish(adjective, tough, grim, critical)
0
bemoaning(critical, complaining)
0
cantankerous(critical, complaining)
0
carping(adjective, critical, complaining, nit-picking)
0
censorious(adjective, critical, complaining, faultfinding)
0
complaining
0
cross(critical, complaining, nit-picking, pharisaical)
0
crying(critical, complaining)
0
deploring(critical, complaining)
0
discontented(critical, complaining)
0
dissatisfied(critical, complaining)
0
edgy(critical, complaining)
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