persnickety
adjective
overparticular; fussy.
persnicketiness
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a word derived from
persnickety.
Example Sentences
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John’s indifference to accuracy only inflames Jim’s compulsive persnicketiness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2018
