PersnicketyWordNet Explorer
Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “persnickety” powered by Princeton WordNet.
adjective
characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial details
Words in this synset: pernickety
adjective
giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
adjective
(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant
Words in this synset: bigheaded, snooty, snot-nosed, snotty, stuck-up, too_big_for_one's_breeches, uppish
adjective
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride