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fastidious

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Definition:

(adj.) Overly particular, critical, very hard to please, picky, detail orientated.

Pronunciation:

fas - TIH - dee - us

Also Known As:

picky, painstaking, meticulous, particular, fussy, difficult to please

Examples:

His fastidious approach was delaying completion of the project.

In a Quote

"My sister Beth is a very fastidious girl when she likes to be," said Amy, well pleased at Beth's success. She meant 'fascinating', but as Grace didn't know the exact meaning of either word 'fastidious' sounded well, and made a good impression. From Little Women.

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