94 entries under tricky topic. ×

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risky(adjective, open, delicate, uncertain, significant)
44
hazardous(adjective, difficult, delicate, uncertain, significant)
41
dangerous(adjective, adverb, open, difficult, delicate)
37
sensitive(adjective, hard, difficult, delicate, uncertain)
36
perilous(adjective, adverb, upset, open, difficult)
34
unstable(adjective, upset, change, understanding, strong)
29
insecure(adjective, upset, change, strong, delicate)
28
shaky(adjective, upset, change, strong, open)
28
unsteady(adjective, change, strong, uncertain, doubtful)
27
problematic(adjective, hard, open, difficult, complex)
27
uncertain(adjective, upset, difficult, delicate, uncertain)
23
rugged(adjective, hard, difficult, informal, complex)
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delicate(adjective, understanding, keen, fine, difficult)
19
ticklish(adjective, upset, understanding, keen, fine)
16
dubious(adjective, doubtful, unreliable, insecure)
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unsafe(adjective, doubtful, unreliable, insecure)
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chancy(adjective, adverb, open, delicate, uncertain)
15
unsure(adjective, change, strong, uncertain, doubtful)
14
touchy(adjective, understanding, keen, fine, difficult)
13
hairy(adjective, delicate, informal, uncertain, significant)
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