Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pernickety

Adjective

/pərˈnɪk.ɪ.ti/

Definition

Fussy or hard to please, especially about details.

Examples

She is quite pernickety about her coffee order, insisting on exactly three pumps of vanilla syrup.
The artist was pernickety about every brush stroke on the canvas.
His pernickety nature made planning the event a challenge, as he wanted everything to be just right.

Meaning

Pernickety describes someone who is particular about small details and often demands precision or perfection. It can refer to a person who is overly concerned with minor details and can be perceived as difficult to please.