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Synonyms & Similar Words
fastidious
meticulous
demanding
exacting
choosy
picky
fussy
particular
precise
scrupulous
discerning
selective
sensitive
dainty
delicate
pernickety
persnickety
finical
squeamish
queasy
prissy
prim
proper
refined
tasteful
elegant
cultured
sophisticated
demanding
critical
exact
strict
rigid
inflexible
Meaning of Finicky
having a strong attention to detail and being very careful and selective
Definitions
- Having a strong attention to detail and being very careful and selective
- * Being difficult to please or having very high standards
- * Being overly sensitive or sensitive to small details
Etymology of Finicky
The word "finicky" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the word "finical", which is an alteration of the word "finical", meaning "finely dressed" or "of refined taste"
The word initially meant "having a strong attention to detail" or "being very particular", and over time, it evolved to also mean "being difficult to please" or "having very high standards"
Example Uses
- She is very finicky about her food and only eats at high-end restaurants
- * He is a finicky editor and checks every detail of the manuscript before publication
- * The finicky customer sent the dress back because it was not tailored to her exact specifications
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
careless
sloppy
lazy
lenient
flexible
relaxed
easygoing
casual
indifferent
apathetic
unconcerned
unselective
unparticular
unrefined
unsophisticated
unfastidious
undemanding
easy
tolerant
lax
permissive