How to Use picky in a Sentence

picky

adjective

• This one’s for the picky eaters and their tired parents.
  — Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 25 Nov. 2023
• On the first day, my picky and very spoiled cats played with it for three hours straight.
  — Wired, Wired News, 10 July 2025
• And leads to a headset less picky about fit, as the lens sweet spot is wider.
  — Andrew Williams, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
• What’s the key to getting a picky eater to try more veggies?
  — Essence, 22 Nov. 2021
• While workers can be picky in the near term, most will have to come back to work in 2022.
  — Steve Banker, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2021
• This is the time to be more picky, so here’s a quick cheat sheet for your research.
  — Dan Runkevicius, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021
• The singer is known to be picky with how her music is used, but turned out to be a fan of the show.
  — Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 7 June 2022
• What the kids will like: The chicken satay is a safe bet for picky eaters.
  — Maricar Estrella, star-telegram, 19 Mar. 2018
• The economy wasn't as good and people weren't as picky in the 1970s.
  — Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 30 Jan. 2022
• The Bears have come a long way in a short period of time for fans to be picky.
  — Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 19 June 2019
• And the matchups are finally ready for your picky palate.
  — The Enquirer, 17 Mar. 2024
• My daughter is very picky, and no job seems to be good enough for her.
  — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
• Head coach Ty Lue isn't going to be picky at this point.
  — Chris Fedor, cleveland.com, 27 Jan. 2018
• Sure, a comfy booth and a great kids’ menu may be enough to keep picky eaters pleased.
  — Liz Regalia, Parents, 8 Mar. 2025
• If my kids are picky eaters Dealing with a picky eater?
  — Francyne Zeltser, Parents, 12 Sep. 2024
• Call me picky, but 18 playoff teams is too many for a 30-team league.
  — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
• The result is a light and tasty meal that will impress even picky eaters.
  — Emma Wartzman, Bon Appetit, 8 Aug. 2017
• Need to find the perfect novel for your picky book club?
  — John Williams, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2017
• That said, these ideas are worth a try for anyone, not just picky eaters.
  — Jamie Ballard, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2023
• Just Try One Bite, a children’s book about picky eaters.
  — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022
• However, kids can be picky, and may not want to eat the same thing again.
  — Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2021
• The Detroit Red Wings can’t afford to be picky right now.
  — Max Bultman, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
• Prior to the front, one group of trollers did well, but bank fishing was picky.
  — sacbee, 30 Apr. 2018
• Pretty, but also picky Derek has the space and the patience to think long term.
  — Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 13 June 2024
• Crunch and size are the highlights, and the sauce packs enough punch to satisfy my picky palate.
  — Justin L. MacK, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
• These irresistible, creamy purée treats are perfect for picky eaters, bonding moments and sneaking in hydration—cats can’t get enough of them.
  — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
• The treat is designed in such a way as to hide the look, texture and smell of the pill so picky dogs don’t avoid taking it.
  — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
• My mother, a picky eater, cleaned her plate of every course, and even ate oysters and mushrooms for the first time in my life!
  — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
• Birds also can be quite picky about the quality of nyjer.
  — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
• Save your pickiest, most problematic tasks for days with strong, above-zero stars.
  — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026