fastidious
/fæˈstɪdiəs/ (bre, ipa) · /fæˈstɪdiəs/ (ame, ipa) · /fa-ˈsti-dē-əs fə-/ (ame, mw)
fastidious — adjective
- fastidiouspositive
- more fastidiouscomparative
- most fastidioussuperlative
1. wanting every part of something to be done with great care and exactness, someti
wanting every part of something to be done with great care and exactness, sometimes to a degree that surprises or bothers other people
Carlos is so fastidious about his work that he checks every email three times before sending it.
so fastidious about [work] — adjective + about + noun phrase
The fastidious chef sent the platter back because the garnish was placed at the wrong angle.
Serena's fastidious approach to editing caught three subtle typos that every other reviewer had missed.
Kaito was so fastidious when assembling the bookshelf that the task took twice as long as planned.
Mei's fastidious attention to detail made her the best proofreader at the publishing company.
- meticulous
more positive connotation; suggests thoroughness and precision rather than excessive concern
- fussy
more negative; implies unreasonable or unnecessary attention to small things
- particular
softer tone; suggests having clear preferences without being extreme
- finicky
informal; suggests being overly concerned with small, unimportant details
常見錯誤
2. not able to tolerate things that are dirty, messy, or unclean
not able to tolerate things that are dirty, messy, or unclean
Omar is so fastidious about hygiene that he washes his hands every time he touches a door handle.
so fastidious about [noun] — adjective + about + cleanliness noun
The fastidious traveller always carries wet wipes and cleans the hotel remote control on arrival.
Leilani's fastidious nature meant her bathroom was always spotless and smelled of fresh soap.
Ximena was too fastidious to eat at a street stall whose kitchen looked dirty.
- squeamish
focuses on feeling disgust or nausea; slightly stronger and more visceral
- particular
softer; can apply to cleanliness but general enough to cover other preferences
用法筆記
This sense focuses on physical cleanliness and hygiene. It is less common than the 'attentive to detail' sense and can imply a degree of discomfort or disgust when faced with mess.