180 entries under adjective topic. ×

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not fit(expression, inadequate, useless, inappropriate)
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out of element(expression, idiom, inadequate, useless)
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out of place(expression, idiom, inadequate, useless)
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out of shape(expression, idiom, inadequate, useless)
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pitiful(poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
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poorly(inadequate, useless, inappropriate, unhealthy)
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precursive(warning, threatening, worrying)
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premonitory(warning, threatening, worrying)
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prophetic(warning, threatening, worrying)
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rejected(poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
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rocky(inadequate, useless, inappropriate, unhealthy)
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scant(poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
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scanty(poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
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secondary(poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
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shabby(poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
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shameful(poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
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short(poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
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skimpy(poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
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small-minded(poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
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stingy(poor, small, insignificant, unimportant)
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