Synonyms of finicky
25 similar words
Another word for finicky is fastidious. Other synonyms of finicky are fussy, anal-retentive, choosy, conscientious and dainty.
Synonyms and similar words for finicky
adjectiveFastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details.
- fastidious
- fussy
- anal-retentive
- choosyTaking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or requirements.
- conscientious
- dainty
- exacting
- finicalFinicky, fastidious, overly precise or delicate.
- finickingFinical.
- finickityFastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details; meticulous and particular.
- finikinExcessively dainty or fastidious.
- hypercriticalMeticulously or excessively critical.
- lily-handedFastidious and foppish.
- meticulous
- niggly
- nitpickishSomewhat nitpicky.
- nit-picky
- nittyDetailed or specific; fastidious, fussy, nit-picky.
- overcriticalExcessively critical.
- overscrupulousExcessively scrupulous.
- particularOf a person, concerned with, or attentive to, details; fastidious.
- pedantic
- pernicketyFussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.
- persnickety
- picky
Meaning of finicky
- adjective Fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details.
- adjective Demanding; requiring above-normal care.
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Questions about synonyms of finicky
- What is another word for finicky?
- Finicky has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fastidious, fussy, anal-retentive, choosy, conscientious, dainty, exacting and finical.
- What does finicky mean?
- Finicky means fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details.
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