finicky

Example Sentences

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It looked like I was feeding a flock of finicky foster children when you opened the door.

From Los Angeles Times

I sometimes found the system finicky when a wire didn’t stretch quite as long as I’d like to switch from one safety lock to the next, but the peace of mind was priceless.

From Seattle Times

Maybe it was my finicky appetite, or my nervous stomach when I was young, but soup has always been my favorite comfort meal.

From Salon

"The rare earths refining process can be very finicky," said Kray Luxbacker, who heads the University of Arizona's mining and geological engineering department and is unaffiliated with MP or its peers.

From Reuters

Tesla’s system is known for being easy to use and reliable, while C.C.S. chargers can be finicky.

From New York Times