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fastidious

adjective
fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

Meaning

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
very careful about details; meticulous; particular about cleanliness or accuracy

Example Sentences

She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.

He is very fastidious about his appearance.

Synonyms

perfectionist, meticulous, picky, particular, fussy
Entry 1
perfectionist, meticulous, picky
Entry 3
meticulous, particular, fussy

Antonyms

careless, unconcerned, indifferent, sloppy, negligent
Entry 1
careless, unconcerned, indifferent
Entry 3
careless, sloppy, negligent

Collocations

fastidious dresser, fastidious attention, fastidious care

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