Finicky

usgb/ˈfɪnɪki/
adjective

Very particular, hard to please or satisfy.

My cat is so finicky, she only eats one brand of cat food.
Visual representation of "finicky" - Very particular, hard to please or satisfy

Often appears as...

  • finicky eater
  • finicky about clothes
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Personality Trait

Finicky may imply a difficult personality when describing a person or animal.

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He's so finicky, it's impossible to find a gift he'll like.
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Negative Connotation

Often has a slight negative tone, suggesting over-particularity can be annoying.

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Her finicky demands made her difficult to cook for.
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Subjective Choice

Finicky choices may seem unreasonable or without clear rationale to others.

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She's finicky about colors, rejecting ones without knowing why.
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