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Meaning of finicky
having a tendency to be excessively sensitive or demanding in one's tastes or standards
Etymology of finicky
The word "finicky" originated in the mid-17th century, likely derived from the adjective "finick", which means "to be overly particular or demanding"
The word has been used in English since the 1600s to describe someone who is excessively sensitive or demanding in their tastes or standards
Synonyms
fastidious
meticulous
demanding
fussy
particular
choosy
selective
discerning
picky
sensitive
dainty
delicate
exacting
precise
scrupulous
rigorous
thorough
careful
painstaking
methodical
perfectionistic
strict
stringent
finical
nice
squeamish
prissy
prim
proper
pernickety
punctilious
scrappy
finicking
Definitions
- Having a tendency to be excessively sensitive or demanding in one's tastes or standards
- * Having a strong liking or dislike for something, especially food
- * Meticulous and demanding in one's standards
Usage Examples
- She's very finicky about her food and only eats at the best restaurants
- * He's a finicky eater and refuses to try new things
- * The designer was finicky about the details and made sure everything was perfect
Antonyms
easygoing
laid-back
relaxed
casual
careless
sloppy
lazy
indifferent
apathetic
unconcerned
unbothered
untroubled
unsophisticated
unrefined
coarse
crude
blunt
tactless
insensitive
unfeeling
callous
reckless
impulsive
spontaneous
uninhibited
unrestricted
unfastidious