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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