79 entries under tricky topic. ×
| unsafe(adjective, delicate, uncertain, unstable, doubtful) | |
| up for grabs(expression, adjective, idiom, open, uncertain) | |
| capricious(delicate, dubious, risky, hazardous) | |
| changeable(delicate, thorny) | |
| compromising | |
| embarrassed | |
| fickle(delicate, thorny) | |
| ill at ease(expression, idiom, embarrassing) | |
| inconstant(delicate, thorny) | |
| inopportune(unpleasant, unfortunate, annoying, embarrassing) | |
| mercurial(delicate, thorny) | |
| out on a limb(expression, uncertain, unstable, doubtful, shaky) | |
| out on limb(expression, idiom, delicate, uncertain, doubtful) | |
| temperamental(delicate, thorny) | |
| uncomfortable | |
| unpleasant(tough, difficult, unfortunate, annoying) | |
| untimely(unpleasant, unfortunate, annoying, embarrassing) | |
| variable(delicate, thorny) | |
| volatile(delicate, thorny) |
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