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Definition of finickiness

finickiness

/ˈfɪn.ɪ.ki.nəs/
fin · ick · i · ness
Adverb:finickily
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Adjective:finicky
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finickiness Lexical Profile

finickiness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being excessively fussy, fastidious, or hard to please regarding minor details.

Example

"The cat's extreme finickiness about food meant its owner had to try half a dozen brands before finding an acceptable meal."

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• Nearby Words

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fingertip
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the adjective 'finicky' plus the suffix '-ness'. 'Finicky' itself derives from 'finical', an alteration of Middle English 'fine' (meaning excessively refined or fastidious).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Finickiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/finickiness
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