as in careful
hard to please
cats have a reputation for being finicky eaters
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The Ohio River faces the same kind of finicky fecal problems.
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Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 23 July 2024
In addition to turning iOS and Android smartphones into handheld consoles not dependent on finicky touchscreen controls, the new GameSir G8 Plus can replace the Switch’s Joy-Cons with more ergonomic alternatives that will never succumb to joystick drift.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 24 July 2024
But on the other hand, the omission of a charging cable, the finicky wireless charging experience, and some operational quirks (the voice prompts are very loud) hinder the experience.
—PCMAG, 20 July 2024
While hiking over the years, and with a finicky knee, poles can be a game-changer on the trail, helping to distribute your weight better and reducing stress on your joints for a more enjoyable walk.
—Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2024
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Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 23 July 2024
In addition to turning iOS and Android smartphones into handheld consoles not dependent on finicky touchscreen controls, the new GameSir G8 Plus can replace the Switch’s Joy-Cons with more ergonomic alternatives that will never succumb to joystick drift.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 24 July 2024
But on the other hand, the omission of a charging cable, the finicky wireless charging experience, and some operational quirks (the voice prompts are very loud) hinder the experience.
—PCMAG, 20 July 2024
While hiking over the years, and with a finicky knee, poles can be a game-changer on the trail, helping to distribute your weight better and reducing stress on your joints for a more enjoyable walk.
—Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2024
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“Finicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finicky. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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