1
scolding
1
sensitive(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
1
sharp
1
small
1
snarling(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
1
splenetic(adjective, nit-picking, pharisaical, pharisaic)
1
stern(adjective, severe, harsh, critical, rigid)
1
stickling(demanding, meticulous, fussy, discriminating, exacting)
1
supercritical
1
tense(adjective, cross, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
1
testy(adjective, severe, cross, emotional, contrary)
1
thin-skinned(adjective, emotional, vulnerable, touchy, hypersensitive)
1
touchy(adjective, severe, cross, emotional, contrary)
1
trenchant
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trichoschistic
1
ultracritical
1
very careful(expression, demanding, meticulous, fussy, discriminating)
1
very critical(expression, severe, cross, critical, contrary)
1
whining(adjective, critical, dissatisfied, disparaging, complaining)
1
withering
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