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What is another word for Pickiness? – 174 Pickiness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    fastidiousness finickiness fussiness meticulousness scrupulousness exactingness precision carefulness attention to detail selectivity choosiness discernment refinement taste sophistication elegance precisionism punctiliousness prissiness squeamishness nicety delicacy daintiness fragility sensitivity irritability testiness pettishness crankiness crossness touchiness irascibility fractiousness captiousness censoriousness criticalness faultfinding carping caviling nagging peevishness querulousness complaining grumbling growling snarling faultiness imperfection inadequacy

    Meaning of Pickiness

    The quality of being very careful and fussy about small details or things.

    Definitions

    • The state of being fastidious or meticulous in one's tastes or standards
    • * A tendency to be overly critical or demanding in one's expectations
    • * A quality of being excessively particular or demanding about something

    Etymology of Pickiness

    The word "pickiness" originates from the verb "pick", which means to choose or select something carefully
    The suffix "-iness" is added to form a noun that denotes a state or quality
    The word has been in use since the 17th century to describe a person's tendency to be overly fussy or particular

    Example Uses

    • Her pickiness about food made it difficult to find a restaurant that she liked
    • * He was known for his pickiness about clothes, always choosing the most expensive and fashionable brands
    • * The company's pickiness about quality control led to a significant increase in customer satisfaction

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    carelessness laxness leniency laxity tolerance flexibility adaptability openness receptivity willingness indifference unconcern nonchalance apathy lackadaisicalness sloppiness slovenliness negligence neglect thoughtlessness inattention distraction inconsiderateness thoughtlessness impulsiveness recklessness rashness impetuousness