4
scandalous(adjective, wrong, corrupt, shameful, suspicious)
4
sheltered(adjective, cool, dark, secluded, dusky)
4
sooty(adjective, dull, dark, gloomy, dim)
4
two-faced(adjective, bad, wrong, false, corrupt)
4
unsavory(adjective, nasty, unpleasant, disagreeable, distasteful)
4
veiled
4
wily(adjective, false, dishonest, cunning, deceitful)
3
Stygian(adjective, dull, dark, gloomy, dim)
3
abject(adjective, vile, dishonorable, lowly, infamous)
3
ambiguous(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, shaky, dubious)
3
base(adjective, poor, corrupt, inferior, vile)
3
bleak(adjective, dull, obscure, dark, gloomy)
3
caliginous(adjective, dull, obscure, dark, gloomy)
3
contemptible(adjective, nasty, low, cruel, corrupt)
3
cool(adjective, dark, dusky, covered, dappled)
3
counterfeit(adjective, fake, sham, phony, bogus)
3
curious(adjective, unusual, strange, unexpected)
3
darkling
3
dingy(adjective, dull, dark, gloomy, dim)
3
disputable(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, dubious, suspect)
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