finikin

/fɪˈnɪkɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is stubbornly uncooperative or obstinate

“He was a bit of a finikin, refusing to budge on the deal.”

2. adjective

Stubbornly uncooperative or obstinate

“The finikin child refused to eat the vegetables on his plate.”

Synonyms

  • obstinate
  • stubborn

Antonyms

  • compliant
  • cooperative