Fastidious

usgb/fæˈstɪdiəs/
adjective

Very careful about small details or very hard to please.

She is fastidious about her work.
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Often appears as...

  • fastidious in work
  • fastidious in nature

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Hard to Please

Use 'fastidious' to describe people who have high standards and are rarely satisfied.

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The fastidious boss often made employees redo their work.
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Detail-Oriented

Implies an orientation towards even the smallest details, possibly to the point of obsession.

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Her fastidious nature made her an excellent editor.
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Not Always Negative

Can be positive. It might show thoroughness or being conscientious in tasks.

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His fastidious approach ensured the event's success.
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