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Definitions

nit-picky

ADJECTIVE
fastidious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
choosy discriminating exacting finicky fussy squeamish
WEAK
captious critical dainty demanding difficult easily disgusted finical fussbudgety hard to please hypercritical nice overdelicate overnice particular persnickety picky punctilious queasy stickling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
uncritical undemanding unfussy
WEAK
indifferent indiscriminating uncareful uncouth

Example Sentences

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She described the frustrations — head-scratching regulations, nit-picky bureaucrats — she’s dealt with while running her auto shop.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024

“I’m really nit-picky on myself and the offense,” Bryant said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2022

All things considered, Flory knows it is a nit-picky grievance.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2021

Its nit-picky precision took me away from my desk and my deadlines.

From The Guardian • Dec. 1, 2019

But he does have this annoying little trait that I am wondering if I am just being nit-picky or if I actually have ground to stand on.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2013