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hard-to-please

ADJECTIVE

extremely particular

Synonyms

WEAK

choosy critical demanding detailed finicky fussy meticulous nit-picking particular picky scrutinizing

Antonyms

WEAK

undemanding

Example Sentences

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The hard-to-please young diner is a recent phenomenon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

No-one – not even the hard-to-please Marinakis included – would have left the City Ground feeling short changed after this thrilling instalment of the Premier League.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025

Marseille’s players were treated to an ovation at Stade Velodrome from their hard-to-please fans after the draw with Atalanta — which eliminated Liverpool in the quarterfinals.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

As a hard-to-please motivator, he clung to iron principles, and at 6-foot-5 was an intimidating presence for anyone who dared cross him.

From Washington Times • Nov. 1, 2023

She was probably just stressed out from working overtime, from dealing with a hard-to-please new boss, or from juggling bills, and I caught the hard end of it.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes