Finickiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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finickiest

 

[ ˈfɪnɪkiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

excessively particular

Finickiest describes someone who is extremely particular or fussy about details. It implies an excessive attention to minor aspects and a tendency to be difficult to please. This term often carries a negative connotation, suggesting an annoyance to those around the finicky individual.

Synonyms

fastidious, finicky, fussy, particular, picky.

Examples of usage

  • She is the finickiest eater I've ever met.
  • His finickiest behaviors make it hard to enjoy a simple meal together.
  • The finickiest client demanded changes to the project at the last minute.

Translations

Translations of the word "finickiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exigente

🇮🇳 नखरे वाला

🇩🇪 pingelig

🇮🇩 rewel

🇺🇦 примхливий

🇵🇱 wybredny

🇯🇵 細かいことにこだわる

🇫🇷 difficile

🇪🇸 quisquilloso

🇹🇷 mız mız

🇰🇷 까다로운

🇸🇦 دقيق

🇨🇿 náročný

🇸🇰 náročný

🇨🇳 挑剔的

🇸🇮 izbirčen

🇮🇸 kröppóttur

🇰🇿 талапшыл

🇬🇪 მოდური

🇦🇿 nəzərli

🇲🇽 quisquilloso

Etymology

The word 'finicky' originated in the mid-19th century, with its roots in the earlier 'finical', which described someone overly particular or meticulous in their tastes. 'Finical' itself likely derived from the Scottish term 'finnick', denoting someone who is delicate or particular in nature. The evolution of the word reflects a growing societal awareness of individual tastes and preferences, particularly in matters of food and lifestyle. Over time, 'finicky' began to imply not only meticulousness but also a certain level of annoyance associated with being overly concerned about trivial details. The superlative form 'finickiest' emerged to describe those who exemplify this behavior to the highest degree, further embedding the notion of fussiness in everyday language.