nitpicky

adjective

Definition of nitpickynext
as in picky

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  1. picky
  2. finicky
  3. fastidious
  4. fussy
  5. particular
  6. exacting
  7. discerning
  8. demanding
Adjective
  • Some tropicals are more picky about needing good airflow than others, which determines how the enclosure is lidded to keep humidity in while avoiding stagnation.
    Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Both headsets are quite picky about where the lenses are relative to your eyes.
    Andrew Williams, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of picky
Adjective
  • Honda is also working to reduce the indirect costs of production, including power consumption even though the necessary temperature of building as solid-state batteries are less finicky during production (and usage).
    Jake Lingeman, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Mauritian women, a renewable source of cheap labor, might be trained to do the finicky work of drilling holes into jewels for luxury watches.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of finicky
Adjective
  • Even skeptics know the key personality traits of Zodiac signs: Virgos are fastidious, Scorpios can sting, and no matter how much fun Cancers have in the outside world, nothing beats a night in.
    Pratyush Sarup, Architectural Digest, 14 Dec. 2024
  • There is going to be this look about her that’s very neat and clipped and tight and fastidious.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of fastidious
Adjective
  • This time around, Meghan ditched the trailing over-skirt, the fussy updo, and the pointy shoes for a take that felt cooler and more modern—as well as commendably conscious.
    Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
  • When selecting one for your child, consider their age and skill level, as intricate, small pieces or fussy details can lead to frustration rather than fun.
    Elizabeth Kocan, Parents, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of fussy
Adjective
  • In those first two games in particular, Hall and Bedard were menacingly circling the offensive zone during sustained pressure as Bertuzzi staked out his usual spot down low.
    Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Shutdowns vary in scope and length, and calculating the cost of any particular shutdown is complicated.
    Louis Jacobson and Amy Sherman, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of particular
Adjective
  • By his fourth season, the team had a losing record and players were complaining that Bradley was too exacting.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of exacting
Adjective
  • Despite being sought after by the world’s most discerning collectors, Rexhepi exudes humility.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Companies are also becoming more discerning about which technology to use, prioritizing reliable, smaller models for quick, efficient tasks and saving large models for complex problem-solving.
    Barry Libert, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of discerning
Adjective
  • Watch it here, with a warning about his language: Season 2 will delve deeper into the personal and professional lives of NHL stars, offering viewers a 360-degree view of their lives both on and off the ice and sacrifice required to excel in one of the world’s most demanding sports.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Some squirrels at California’s college campuses have become infamous among students for their demanding behavior, even winning student elections, but they’ve never been seen hunting smaller rodents on such a widespread scale.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of demanding
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