fastidious
Pronunciation
Adjective
C2 Mastery
Quick answer
Very careful and demanding about details, cleanliness, or accuracy.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Antonyms
careless
sloppy
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He's _____ about keeping his desk perfectly organized."
Answer: fastidious
In your own words, what does "fastidious" mean?
Very careful and demanding about details, cleanliness, or accuracy.
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