162 entries under adjective topic. ×

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vulnerable(bad, heavy, unstable, dangerous)
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grave(dangerous, crucial)
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menacing(bad, heavy, risky, dangerous)
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dicey(delicate, uncertain, sensitive, unstable)
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ominous(heavy, gloomy, acute, major)
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serious(bad, heavy, uncertain, significant)
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wicked(severe, delicate, informal, awful)
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awkward(difficult, cumbersome, unwieldy)
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tricky(difficult, delicate, rude, uncertain)
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difficult(adverse, risky, dangerous, treacherous)
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explosive(upset, unstable, shaky, insecure)
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jeopardous(delicate, uncertain, sensitive, capable)
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sensitive(delicate, uncertain, unstable, doubtful)
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slippery(smooth, delicate, uncertain, unstable)
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unsteady(upset, smooth, delicate, uncertain)
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unsure(delicate, loose, uncertain, unstable)
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alarming(bad, heavy, fear, insecure)
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dodgy(risky, dangerous, treacherous, unsafe)
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harmful(risky, dangerous, injurious, unsafe)
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insidious(tricky, sneaky)
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