The most popular online dictionary and thesaurus for learners of English
finicky
adjective /ˈfɪn.ɪ.ki/Definition
(Definition of finicky adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
© Cambridge University Press)
Focus on the pronunciation of finicky
Browse related topics
You are looking at an entry to do with Paying attention and being careful, but you might be interested in these topics from the Attention and care topic area:
Browse the Thesaurus
SMART Thesaurus: Paying attention and being careful
Synonyms and related words:
- attention noun (NOTICE)
- attention span noun
- be good, and if you can't be good, be careful idiom
- be on your guard idiom
- caution noun (CARE)
- cautious adjective
- centre around/on sth phrasal verb
- concentrate verb (GIVE ATTENTION)
- concentration noun (ATTENTION)
- cue noun (SIGNAL)
- focused adjective (GIVING ATTENTION)
- follow/steer/take the middle course/way/path idiom
- get religion idiom
- handle/treat sb with kid gloves idiom
- hang on/upon sth phrasal verb (GIVE ATTENTION)
- NB
- not see beyond sth idiom
- play (it) safe idiom
- revolve around/round sb/sth phrasal verb
- safety first idiom
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Word of the Day
Blog
Read our blog about how the English language behaves.
New Words
Find words and meanings that have just started to be used in English, and let us know what you think of them.
