finicism

/ˌfɪnɪˈsɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A philosophical or aesthetic movement that emphasizes the importance of individual taste and experience in art and literature, often characterized by a rejection of objective or rational criteria.

“The critic’s review highlighted the artist’s finicism, which some saw as elitist and exclusive to a select few.”

Synonyms

  • individualism
  • subjectivism

Antonyms

  • objectivism
  • universalism