finicky

adjective
UK: /ˈfɪn.ɪ.ki/
US: /ˈfɪn.ɪ.ki/

  1. Very careful or too critical about details; fussy.

    1. My cat is a finicky eater, she only eats salmon.
    2. The chef is finicky about the presentation of his dishes, wanting them perfect.

  2. Difficult to please; requiring a lot of attention or care.

    1. This plant is finicky; it needs just the right amount of water.
    2. The old car was finicky, it needed constant maintenance to keep it running.

Synonyms

particular fastidious choosy demanding fussy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "finicky" in English means: Very careful or too critical about details; fussy., Difficult to please; requiring a lot of attention or care..

The phonetic transcription of "finicky" is /ˈfɪn.ɪ.ki/ in British English and /ˈfɪn.ɪ.ki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "finicky": particular, fastidious, choosy, demanding, fussy.

Example usage of "finicky": "My cat is a finicky eater, she only eats salmon.". More examples on the page.