Fastidiousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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fastidiousness

 

[ fรฆหˆstษชdiษ™snษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

attention to detail

Fastidiousness is the quality of being very careful about small details, and wanting everything to be correct and perfect. It is a meticulous approach to tasks and an insistence on accuracy.

Synonyms

meticulousness, precision, punctiliousness, thoroughness

Examples of usage

  • Her fastidiousness in arranging the flowers made the whole room look exquisite.
  • The fastidiousness of the chef ensured that each dish was not only delicious but also beautifully presented.
Context #2 | Noun

cleanliness

Fastidiousness can also refer to being very concerned about cleanliness and hygiene, often to an excessive degree. It involves a strong aversion to dirt or untidiness.

Synonyms

cleanliness, meticulousness, neatness, tidiness

Examples of usage

  • Her fastidiousness when it came to cleaning meant that the house always sparkled.
  • The fastidiousness of his personal hygiene routine bordered on obsession.

Translations

Translations of the word "fastidiousness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น minuciosidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคคเคฐเฅเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pingeligkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerapian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธัะบั–ะฟะปะธะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drobiazgowoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‡ ๅธณ้ขใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท minutie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ minuciosidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท titizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ผผ๊ผผํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฏู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ puntiฤkรกล™stvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ puntiฤkรกrstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‘ๅ‰”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ natanฤnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vandvirkni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑา›ั‹ะฟั‚ั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ minuciosidad

Etymology

The word 'fastidiousness' originated from the Latin word 'fastidiosus', which means 'disgusted' or 'squeamish'. Over time, it evolved to describe a more refined sense of being excessively particular or hard to please. Fastidiousness has been valued in various cultures as a sign of sophistication and discernment.

See also: fastidious.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,410 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.