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
  • Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • My 23-year-old BMW received the same careful attention as my brand new premium cars, and the PURE PPF now provides it with those same protective, anti-aging benefits. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
    — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • When families express concern, the corps’ advisors don’t steer them toward any particular path, Adorno said.
    — Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The Bruins’ biggest weapon is 6-foot-7 center Lauren Betts, and though there are some particular matchups (both against her and ones that spread the floor) that could challenge UCLA, the Bruins won’t be seeing any of those before Tampa.
    — Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of particular
Adjective
  • Provide Mentorship Giving back can be a nice way to make a meaningful contribution to others in your organization.
    — Joseph Liu, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Suede bags are still everywhere and a nice commercial proposal adapted to many trends.
    — Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • But our biggest gripe with the classic Cuisinart design is how finicky these elements can be.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Rapley also claims that children who are baby-led, rather than spoon-fed, become less finicky eaters.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of finicky
Adjective
  • For the two musical interludes, Gaga was at her most exacting and confrontational.
    — Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Ko enters this week with 22 victories and as only the 25th player to earn the requisite 27 points in arguably the most exacting Hall of Fame qualification system in sports.
    — Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
Definition of exacting
Adjective
  • By reducing latency and enabling real-time decision-making, these systems ensure that city services remain nimble under the most demanding conditions.
    — Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Everest's unpredictable weather and difficult breathing conditions make this one of the most physically and mentally demanding climbs in the world.
    — Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of demanding
Adjective
  • Modernized guestrooms with a quasi Victorian feel While the Del’s public spaces and façade required fastidious attention to the hotel’s historic heritage, that’s not so much a priority when updating the décor of the Victorian’s guestrooms, said Marshall.
    — Lori Weisberg, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Several years ago, a pair of fastidious geographers attempted to conduct a census of islands, putting the global total at 5,675, if by island one means a body of land, larger than ten square kilometers but smaller than a continent, encircled by water.
    — Donovan Hohn, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 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 1 Apr. 2025.

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