Persnickety example sentences

per·snick·et·y

adjective NORTH AMERICAN ENGLISH informal

persnickety (adjective) · pernickety (adjective)

  - placing too much emphasis on trivial or minor details; fussy:

  - requiring a particularly precise or careful approach:

Synonyms

fussy, difficult, finicky, overfastidious, fastidious, particular, faddish, finical, dainty, punctilious, hairsplitting, exacting, demanding, critical, overcritical, nitpicking, choosy, picky, pernickety, nice, overnice, easygoing, Feedback

"Persnickety" Example Sentences

1. Persnickety Aunt Mildred refused to eat anything that wasn't perfectly arranged on her plate.
2. The chef, known for his persnickety standards, meticulously inspected each dish.
3. My persnickety colleague constantly corrects everyone's grammar.
4. He's so persnickety about his clothes, ironing each shirt perfectly.
5. Cleaning the house with a persnickety person is exhausting.
6. Her persnickety nature made finding a roommate difficult.
7. Even the slightest imperfection drove the persnickety artist to distraction.
8. The persnickety customer sent the sweater back because of a loose thread.
9. With her persnickety eye for detail, she noticed every flaw.
10. His persnickety approach to the project caused delays.
11. It's hard to work with such a persnickety boss.
12. The persnickety inspector found multiple violations.
13. Trying to please a persnickety client is a challenging job.
14. He was too persnickety to enjoy camping.
15. She's persnickety about the way she organizes her files.
16. The persnickety old woman complained about the noise.
17. My persnickety friend spent hours choosing the perfect tie.
18. Dealing with a persnickety child can be frustrating.
19. His persnickety habits made him difficult to live with.
20. The persnickety critic panned the movie despite its merits.
21. She is far too persnickety for this job.
22. That's a persnickety way to approach the problem.
23. He had a persnickety disposition that alienated many.
24. Her persnickety attention to detail was both a strength and a weakness.
25. The persnickety tailor adjusted the stitching millimeters at a time.
26. We need someone less persnickety for this assignment.
27. His persnickety demands were impossible to fulfill.
28. It's a persnickety task, requiring precision and patience.
29. She's incredibly persnickety about her tea.
30. The persnickety editor changed almost every word.
31. He was known for his persnickety and often unreasonable complaints.
32. A persnickety mind is not always a happy mind.
33. I need someone less persnickety to help with this project.
34. This persnickety machine requires careful handling.
35. The persnickety regulations complicated the process.
36. His persnickety nature often masked a kind heart.
37. The persnickety judge meticulously examined each piece of evidence.
38. She's a little persnickety, but her work is impeccable.
39. Don't be so persnickety – it's just a minor detail!
40. His persnickety taste in music is quite refined.
41. Dealing with persnickety clients is part of the job.
42. The persnickety professor gave a difficult exam.
43. Even the most persnickety of eaters would enjoy this dish.
44. It's a persnickety process but the results are worth it.
45. The persnickety customer returned the product for a full refund.
46. It requires a persnickety level of attention to detail.
47. He's become increasingly persnickety in his old age.
48. The persnickety instructions were difficult to follow.
49. This task calls for a persnickety approach.
50. A persnickety person can be a joy to work with if you understand their needs.

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