Pedantic
Pedantic adjective - Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects.
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Synonyms for Pedantic
Problematical and pedantic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Problematical" instead an adjective "Pedantic".
Problematical
Problematical adjective - Making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe.
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Synonyms for Problematical
Pedantic and problematical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pedantic" instead an adjective "Problematical".
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