| obstructive | |
| opinionated(sharp, refined, critical, discerning, astute) | |
| option | |
| overfastidious | |
| overparticular | |
| painstaking(adjective, exact, certain, precise, specific) | |
| particularized(adjective, exact, certain, precise, specific) | |
| peculiar(adjective, exact, certain, special, limited) | |
| penetrating(sharp, sensitive, discriminating) | |
| percipient(sharp, sensitive, discriminating) | |
| pernickety orpersnickety | |
| perspicacious(sharp, sensitive, discriminating) | |
| picking | |
| picky-picky | |
| piercing(sharp, sensitive, discriminating) | |
| prime(adjective, excellent, outstanding, choice, first-rate) | |
| prissy | |
| probabilistic | |
| provisional | |
| prudent(sharp, refined, critical, discerning, astute) |
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