Definition

Not being very careful about details or not being picky about things.

Example

He was unfastidious in his approach to cleaning, often leaving things messy.

Conversation

I noticed you weren't very worried about the mess in the living room.

Yeah, I'm pretty unfastidious when it comes to cleaning.

I admire that! I tend to stress over every little detail.

It's nice to let go sometimes and just enjoy the space.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unfastidious → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "fastidious" (from Latin "fastidiosus", meaning difficult to please or overly particular). The word "unfastidious" means not being overly particular or difficult to please.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with someone who is 'difficult to please' ('fastidious') — that's why unfastidious means someone who is easygoing or not picky.

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