Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

finickety

adjective
/fɪˈnɪk.ɪ.ti/
Definition
Finickety means very particular about details or fussy about small things.
Examples
  • She was finickety about how her coffee was made, insisting on specific measurements and brewing times.
  • His finickety nature made it hard for him to relax at social events, as he noticed every little flaw.
Meaning
Someone who is finickety is overly concerned with trivial details and tends to be difficult to please.
Synonyms
  • fussy
  • particular
  • picky
  • fastidious
  • meticulous