finicky
/ˈfɪnɪki/
fin · ick · y
ˈfɪn · ɪ · ki
English Definition
adj. fussy; particular; demanding
Significado en Español
quisquilloso, exigente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kén chọn, khó tính
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Example Sentence
He's very finicky about his food.
他对食物非常挑剔。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fine (fine) + icky (childish) → finicky, picky.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “finicky”?
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A
Generous
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B
Precise
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C
Indifferent
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D
Critical
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B — Precise.
“finicky” means adj. fussy; particular; demanding
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ eater refused any dish that contained even a hint of onion.
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A
easygoing
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B
finicky
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C
relaxed
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D
tolerant
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B — finicky.
“finicky” means adj. fussy; particular; demanding
Common questions about “finicky”
What does “finicky” mean?
finicky — adj. fussy; particular; demanding. In Chinese: 挑剔的；过分讲究的.
How do you pronounce “finicky”?
finicky is pronounced /ˈfɪnɪki/. It breaks into 3 syllables: fin · ick · y.
How do you use “finicky” in a sentence?
He's very finicky about his food. (他对食物非常挑剔。)
What are synonyms for “finicky”?
fussy, meticulous — all close in meaning to finicky (adj. fussy; particular; demanding).
Is “finicky” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. finicky appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “finicky”?
fine (fine) + icky (childish) → finicky, picky.
