fiddley

/ˈfɪdli/

Definitions

1. adjective

difficult to handle or manipulate; awkwardly shaped or proportioned

“The fiddly packaging made it hard to open the gift”

2. adverb

in a fiddly manner

“She worked fiddly to assemble the puzzle”

3. noun

a thing that is fiddly or awkwardly shaped

“The fiddly parts of the engine required extra maintenance”

Synonyms

  • dainty
  • delicate
  • finicky

Antonyms

  • elegant
  • sturdy