PERSNICKETINESS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

persnicketiness

noun

Definition of persnicketiness

as in fastidiousness

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Noun

Bryant is a restrained writer, and the fastidiousness of his elastic text does little to allay those who are likely to become inflamed.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
More such fastidiousness will be needed to arrest the domino effect of delegitimization and to renew the small guarantees of truth and dignity in public life customarily provided by legacy institutions.

— Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

Definition of fastidiousness

Noun

The trio blew up with their drum & bass productions before expanding into electro, house, pop and beyond, gaining prestige for the complexity and meticulousness of their productions.

— Katie Bain, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
Ted Chiang, Stories of Your Life and Others Ted Chiang’s short stories feel like thought experiments, each considered with exceptional meticulousness and integrity.

— Chloe Benjamain, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of meticulousness

Noun

The hope is that Emma’s story will offer a fresh perspective on a genre that hasn’t always treated its female characters with a lot of nuance or subtlety.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026
Yee Eun Nam’s projections inject into this transient world a welcome subtlety.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of subtlety

Noun

Ask yourself what scenario is going to provide your brother with the best care, especially as his condition worsens and his needs change.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Choose a warm, dry spot with good airflow, and always follow care labels to protect delicate fabrics.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of care

Noun

An emotional truth about what you’re owed in a close relationship or joint venture comes up for review today.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
If your team is afraid to name real weaknesses, or if leadership dismisses uncomfortable truths, the analysis won’t do what it’s meant to do.

— Nancy Padberg, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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