fastigious

/ˌfæstɪˈdaɪəs/ or /fæstɪˈdiːəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

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

“She was a fastidious editor, ensuring that every detail in the manuscript was accurate.”

2. noun

a person who is excessively particular or demanding in their standards.

“He’s such a fastidious person that he always checks his work multiple times.”

Synonyms

  • exact
  • meticulous
  • particular
  • scrupulous

Antonyms

  • careless
  • inexact
  • loose
  • negligent