picky

Definition

Fussy; particular; demanding to have things just right.

Etymology

From pick + -y.

Example Sentences

• "I am very picky about the way my kitchen is laid out."
• "Most of the pickiest children were actually in the middle weight group, though a few were underweight and a few were overweight."
• "Singletons have become 'pickier' about their potential partners following the pandemic, one dating expert has claimed - insisting they are now even more concerned about the 'pink flags' that could lead to 'red flag scenarios'."