persnickety
adjectiveHow many syllables in persnickety?
There are 4 syllables in the word persnickety.How to pronounce persnickety:
Definition of persnickety:
- persnickety (adjective):
- fussy about small details fastidious
- adjective. characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial details.
Synonyms for persnickety:
hypercriticalfinickydemandingnicedelicatefastidiousknowledgeablecaptiouscriticalcarefulShow 7 more
Antonyms for persnickety:
unconcernedmodestundemandingmeasuredopeneasylightplainsimplestraightforwardShow 2 more
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