12
uncertain(noun, adjective, weak, difficult, delicate)
11
catchy(adjective, difficult, delicate, false, awkward)
11
evasive(adjective, dishonest, cunning, deceitful, untrustworthy)
11
feline(adjective, feature, characteristic, animal, trait)
11
shady(adjective, false, corrupt, dishonest, immoral)
11
sneaky(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
10
dangerous(noun, adjective, difficult, delicate, uncertain)
10
dicey(noun, adjective, delicate, uncertain, sensitive)
10
hairy(noun, adjective, difficult, delicate, uncertain)
10
ingenious(adjective, mean, smooth, sharp, intelligent)
9
critical(adjective, characteristic, difficult, delicate, awkward)
9
disingenuous(adjective, false, dishonest, cunning, ambiguous)
9
false(adjective, wrong, fake, dishonest, cunning)
9
fraudulent(adjective, fake, deception, false, dishonest)
9
hazardous(adjective, difficult, delicate, rude, uncertain)
9
touch-and-go(adjective, easy, difficult, delicate, uncertain)
8
awkward(adjective, tough, difficult, delicate, unpleasant)
8
misleading(adjective, wrong, false, dishonest, cunning)
8
plotting(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, deceitful)
8
questionable(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, unpredictable)
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