fastidious

/ˈfæstɪdjuəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a strong attention to detail; meticulous and demanding in one’s standards

“As a fastidious editor, she insisted on correcting every minor error in the manuscript.”

2. noun

a person who is excessively particular or demanding in their standards

“The fastidious customer sent the meal back to the kitchen multiple times before it was prepared to their liking.”

Synonyms

  • detailed
  • meticulous
  • particular

Antonyms

  • careless
  • neglectful