fastidious
adjective | /fastidious/
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; hard to please
fastidious
adjective | /fastidious/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMvery attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; hard to please
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"She was fastidious about her manuscripts, checking every comma and citation."
"Fastidious collectors often prefer items in pristine condition."
Mnemonic Trick
Fastidious = Fast + Tidy → picky about details and cleanliness.
Etymology
From Latin fastidiosus “disdainful, squeamish.”
used for meticulous or hard-to-please attitudes.
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