What does finicky mean?
Finicky means (informal, of a person) Fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details..
Finicky
/ˈfɪnɪki/ · adjective
Meaning
(informal, of a person) Fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal, of a person) Fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details.
- (informal) Demanding; requiring above-normal care.
Example Sentences
My editor is very finicky about punctuation. Every dot and comma has to be just right.
She has a finicky baby that's hard to feed.
The lawnmower is a bit finicky in cold weather.
Instead of Rose Levy Beranbaum’s Cream Cheese Pie Crust from her addictingly finicky The Pie and Pastry Bible, I decided to make her Sour Cream Crust.
Synonyms for finicky
Antonyms for finicky
Related Words
Word Forms
- finickier
- more finicky
- finickiest
- most finicky
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for finicky?
Common synonyms include exacting, fastidious, fussy, meticulous.
What is the opposite of finicky?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use finicky in a sentence?
My editor is very finicky about punctuation. Every dot and comma has to be just right.
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