finicking

adjective

ˈfi-ni-kiŋ How to pronounce finicking (audio)
Definition of finickingnext
as in careful
hard to please finicking drinkers will find the bar's trendy cocktails far too sweet

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finicking
  1. careful
  2. particular
  3. nice
  4. finicky
  5. exacting
  6. demanding
  7. fastidious
  8. dainty
Adjective
  • Making these breads takes over 72 hours of slow and careful workmanship.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • These things make Istanbul a great place to get high-quality hair transplants at low prices, but patients need to be careful to avoid secret risks.
    Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
  • As part of that process, the city is in regular contact with TxDOT about current and future needs and fixes with respect to road design and infrastructure, in particular through the 620 widening project.
    Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of particular
Adjective
  • Build your authority on LinkedIn: strategies from leading coaches Share client transformations with meaning Stories are nice, but including client wins inspires action.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The Panthers defense should provide a nice opportunity for a big game.
    Andy Scholes, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • Target missed the mark, while Walmart nailed it — a difference that partly comes down to bargain-hungry customers’ finicky appetites for nonessentials, analysts say.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The joystick works fine, but the double-tap gesture to switch between noise cancellation and transparency modes can be a bit finicky.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of finicky
Adjective
  • The painter’s attempts to capture reality — so exacting, so careful, so prepared — end in what looks like failure.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024
  • The French have the historical edge, at least of topiary in its most exacting forms, with the grand formal gardens at the Palace of Versailles and swaths of rounded, bubbling topiary at the gardens of Marqueyssac.
    Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of exacting
Adjective
  • This is a very demanding role that needed someone with Mona’s abilities.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Wild Life and Wild Life Extreme are less demanding than Steel Nomad, though the two run at 1440p and 4K resolution, respectively.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of demanding
Adjective
  • The aim is to give guests the impression that they have actually been transported to an alien world and not just because the designers had a fastidious devotion to the source material.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • My friend Cedar is highly fastidious, but her vigilance ensures our clam bucatini is 100 percent sandless.
    Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of fastidious
Adjective
  • One is a dog, one is a daintier version of Reynolds himself, one is a Lady Deadpool, and another is emblazoned with the green colors and red dragon of the Welsh flag.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 29 July 2024
  • This Diamond Initial Necklace from Sarah O is dainty, beautiful, sparkly, and pairs super well with other pieces.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 10 Jan. 2024
Definition of dainty
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“Finicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finicking. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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