nitpicky

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈnit-ˌpik\

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈnit-ˌpik\

Definition of nitpicky word

noun nitpicky Finicky; overly critical; concerned with insignificant details. 1

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Parts of speech for Nitpicky

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preposition

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nitpicky popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for nitpicky

adjective nitpicky

meticulous — taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.
choosy — Someone who is choosy is difficult to please because they will only accept something if it is exactly what they want or if it is of very high quality.
discriminating — to make or constitute a distinction in or between; differentiate: a mark that discriminates the original from the copy.
exacting — Making great demands on one's skill, attention, or other resources.
finicky — excessively particular or fastidious; difficult to please; fussy.

All 24 Synonyms of nitpicky

Antonyms for nitpicky

adjective nitpicky

uncritical — not inclined or able to judge, especially by the application of comparative standards: an uncritical reader.
undemanding — requiring or claiming more than is generally felt by others to be due: a demanding teacher.
unfussy — full of details, especially in excess: His writing is so fussy I lose the thread of the story.
indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
indiscriminating — not discriminating.

All 6 Antonyms of nitpicky

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