Definition

More difficult to please or satisfy; overly particular about details.

Example

She is finickier than her brother when it comes to choosing a restaurant.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I heard you were being a bit finickier about your food lately.

Yeah, I've been more particular about what I eat these days.

I can understand that; sometimes my taste changes too.

Exactly! It's strange how we become finickier over time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Finickier → It is derived from the word 'finicky' (originating from the 19th-century American English, possibly influenced by the word 'finick', which means to fuss or be overly particular). The suffix '-er' indicates a comparative form, suggesting a greater degree of finickiness. Thus, 'finickier' means more particular or fussy than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is fussier or more particular than others — that's what 'finickier' means.

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