46 entries under critical topic. ×

15
fussy(adjective, correct, sharp, unsympathetic)
11
finicky(adjective, severe, cross, unsympathetic)
8
hypercritical(adjective, severe, harsh, cross)
8
quibbling(noun, adjective, dissatisfied, disparaging)
7
carping(noun, adjective, cut, hit, severe)
7
niggling(adjective, severe, harsh, demanding)
7
particular(adjective, correct, sharp, unsympathetic)
6
captious(adjective, severe, harsh, cross)
6
picky(adjective, harsh, rigid, strict)
5
fault-finding(noun, adjective, severe, cross)
4
demanding(adjective, severe, sharp, rough, cross)
4
overcritical(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh, cross)
3
caviling(noun, adjective, cut, hit, severe)
2
choosy(adjective, correct, tidy, scrupulous)
2
hairsplitting(severe, obscure, harsh, demanding)
2
nagging(severe, harsh, cross, contrary)
2
nitpicking(obscure, dissatisfied, unfavorable, disapproving)
1
calumniatory(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh, unsympathetic)
1
cavillous(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh, cross)
1
censorious(severe, harsh, cross, contrary)
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