Choosiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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choosiness
[ ˈtʃuːzɪnəs ]
in decision-making
The quality of being very careful about what you like or what choices you make, often to an extent that is seen as excessive or unreasonable.
Synonyms
discrimination, pickiness, selectiveness
Examples of usage
- Her choosiness when it comes to food is well-known among her friends.
- His choosiness in selecting a new car delayed the purchase process.
in relationships
The trait of being very selective or particular when it comes to choosing romantic partners or friends.
Synonyms
fastidiousness, fussiness, selectivity
Examples of usage
- Her choosiness in relationships often leads to being single for long periods.
- His choosiness in friendships sometimes makes it hard for him to connect with others.
Translations
Translations of the word "choosiness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escolha exigente
🇮🇳 चयनशीलता
🇩🇪 Wählerischkeit
🇮🇩 pilih-pilih
🇺🇦 вибагливість
🇵🇱 wybredność
🇯🇵 選り好み
🇫🇷 exigence
🇪🇸 exigencia
🇹🇷 seçicilik
🇰🇷 선택적임
🇸🇦 انتقائية
🇨🇿 vybíravost
🇸🇰 vyberavosť
🇨🇳 挑剔
🇸🇮 izbirčnost
🇮🇸 vandlæti
🇰🇿 таңдағыштық
🇬🇪 არჩევითობა
🇦🇿 seçicilik
🇲🇽 exigencia
Word origin
The word 'choosiness' originated from the verb 'choose', which has Old English and Old High German roots. Over time, the noun 'choosiness' came to describe the quality of being selective or careful in making choices. The concept of choosiness is often associated with personal preferences and decision-making processes.
See also: choice, choose, chooser, choosily, choosing, choosy, chosen.