finicky
/ˈfɪnɪki/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #5636 in the learning path
过分挑剔的；难伺候的
Definitions
adj. very particular about small details and difficult to please
过分挑剔的；难伺候的
adj. requiring careful attention and easily disturbed or damaged
需精细操作的
Example
Our finicky cat refuses food unless it is warm.
我们家那只挑剔的猫，食物不热就不肯吃。
Consumers can be finicky about appearance, leading supermarkets to reject perfectly edible fruit with minor imperfections.
消费者可能对外观十分挑剔，导致超市拒收有小瑕疵但完全可以食用的水果。
Collocations
- a finicky eater
- finicky about food
- finicky equipment
Word family
- finickiness (n.)
Synonyms
- fussy
- picky
Antonyms
- easy-going
Usage tip
偏口语，常带贬义；finicky about表示对……挑剔。
FAQ
- What does finicky mean?
- very particular about small details and difficult to please requiring careful attention and easily disturbed or damaged
- How is finicky pronounced?
- UK /ˈfɪnɪki/, US /ˈfɪnɪki/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
