What does pickiness mean?
Pickiness means picky behaviour.
Pickiness
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
picky behaviour.
Definitions by Sense
- picky behaviour
- The quality of being picky.
Example Sentences
Between 6 and 12 months, babies are more open to new foods — and new experiences — than they will be later on as toddlers, when a certain amount of “neophobia” or “new means no” is developmentally normal, Ms. Lipner said. “Normal kids transition through a normal pickiness phase,” around 18 months, she said, when “they’re also learning autonomy and control.”
Synonyms for pickiness
Antonyms for pickiness
Related Words
Word Forms
- pickyness
Usage Notes
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How do you use pickiness in a sentence?
Between 6 and 12 months, babies are more open to new foods — and new experiences — than they will be later on as toddlers, when a certain amount of “neophobia” or “new means no” is developmentally normal, Ms. Lipner said. “Normal kids transition through a normal pickiness phase,” around 18 months, she said, when “they’re also learning autonomy and control.”
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