How to Use finicky in a Sentence

finicky

adjective

• My teacher is finicky about grammar.
• Even when the motor is in place, though, the clock is finicky.
  — Mike Damiano, BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2023
• Among the ranks of the finicky, the Bruins’ Jake DeBrusk is unique.
  — Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Mar. 2021
• Does Allred have the ability to coax finicky voters to the polls?
  — Gromer Jeffers Jr., Dallas News, 5 May 2023
• One thing to note, the zippers can become finicky and stick at times.
  — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
• There are so many flavors there will be at least one for even the most finicky.
  — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 3 June 2023
• Even for chefs, cooking salmon can be finicky to get just right.
  — Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appétit, 6 Dec. 2023
• Picky eaters may also be finicky about their treats and snacks.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
• The best part is that it can all be done with the click of a button—no finicky dials or levers.
  — Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2023
• Speaking of heads, fellow finicky eaters, get used to it.
  — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Oct. 2021
• The walls and ceilings could be full of toxins, and ancient wiring can be finicky.
  — Chris Moody, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2023
• The fingerprint sensor is finicky, and the screen could stand to be brighter outdoors.
  — Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 13 Oct. 2022
• Comets are finicky, and predicting how bright this one will get is tricky.
  — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 5 Jan. 2024
• And even if all of those slopes were treated, the monsoon rains are finicky, Ms. Kovecses said.
  — New York Times, 24 June 2021
• What to Consider The on/off switch can be finicky after heavy use.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2023
• Luckily, a food processor takes a lot of the finicky work out of the equation.
  — Casey Barber, CNN, 12 Dec. 2021
• Not wishing to be finicky, but doesn’t this still imply that a crash occurs?
  — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 June 2021
• Maybe not, because non-Big Muff fuzz pedals can be finicky and tricky to dial in.
  — Spin Contributor, SPIN, 1 Feb. 2024
• These cells, which clear the virus by culling herds of infected cells, are finicky to grow outside the human body.
  — Megan Molteni, Wired, 5 Mar. 2021
• And while the narrow last and low volume is ideal for those finicky feet, the real key to the way this boot drives a ski can be found in the cuff.
  — Douglas Schnitzspahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2023
• As a person with locs living in New York City, my hair can be very finicky in terms of moisture.
  — Jacorey Moon, Men's Health, 2 May 2023
• But the tech too finicky and expensive, and the customers felt like they were being asked to buy a rocket ship.
  — Richard Bishop, Forbes, 6 June 2022
• Most dogs will slurp from a bowl, but cats are famously finicky and some don't like their whiskers touching the sides of a small dish.
  — goodhousekeeping.com, 28 Apr. 2023
• The only questions are if that will be enough for this Giants squad – and if finicky fans will find a way to blame him, anyway.
  — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2022
• What to Consider The lock itself can sometimes be finicky and may take a few minutes to get open.
  — Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2023
• While a twitch here and there might induce a strike when fish are finicky, for the most part, a slow, steady retrieve is all that’s necessary.
  — David A. Rose, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024
• The finicky Florida weather put its best foot forward for a dry, crisp evening.
  — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 6 July 2021
• Probably best to be happy with thousands and not get finicky about the actual end of the line.
  — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 May 2023
• Reviews say the zippers don’t snag and aren’t finicky—surprising given the price point.
  — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 6 July 2023
• It’s time-consuming, finicky, and for many of us, the end product winds up looking like it’s been wrapped by a toddler.
  — Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2022

Last Updated: 28 May 2024