picky
adjective
extremely fussy or finicky, usually over trifles.
pickier
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comparativeof picky.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Like Chen at Brandywine, he has been getting pickier about which consumer lenders he’s willing to finance.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
As the price of fuel and essentials stays high, it seems people are getting pickier about spending money on a day out.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
But bosses say the spring cleaning of the group's pipeline is needed to refocus and get the reorganisation off on the right foot in a market that has become pickier and more competitive than ever.
From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026
Americans from less-affluent households are becoming pickier about the purchases they make.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 15, 2025
As new economic policies, including those around tariffs, create more unease among businesses, companies are reining in costs while also being pickier about whom they hire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2025
