Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
finickiness
noun
/fɪˈnɪk.i.nəs/
Definition
Finickiness refers to the quality of being excessively particular about details or displaying a preoccupation with trivial matters.
Examples
- Her finickiness about the arrangement of the furniture made the moving process take much longer.
- Despite his finickiness, the intricate design of the dress still captured his attention.
- Many chefs appreciate finickiness in their recipes, believing it enhances the quality of the dish.
Meaning
The tendency to be fussy or hard to please, often focused on small or insignificant details.
Synonyms
- fussiness
- meticulousness
- perfectionism
- particularity
- picky behavior
