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pedantic

adjective

/pəˈdæntɪk/

Meaning

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.

Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.

precise, meticulous, nitpicking, finicky, scholarly

casual, careless, informal

pedantic approach, pedantic detail, pedantic explanation, pedantic style

full of physical strength, effort, activity, or energy; strong and healthy

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than ideal...

relating to a specific subject, art, or craft, or its techniques.

Made by humans; not occurring naturally

making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous

Completely confused or bewildered.