Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Difficult to please: Describes a person who is very selective, particular, or hard to satisfy, often because they have high standards or very specific preferences.

Usage

The adjective "choosy" describes someone who is very careful and selective in making choices. It often implies being overly particular or fussy, especially about small details. It is commonly used in informal contexts.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • She is very choosy about her clothes and will only wear certain brands.
  • Don't be so choosy; just pick a restaurant.
  • He's a choosy eater and refuses to try new foods.

Advanced Usage

• "to be choosy about something": To be very selective regarding a specific thing.
  • He is choosy about the coffee he drinks.
• "can't afford to be choosy": Used to indicate that one does not have the luxury of being selective in a given situation.
  • When you need a job quickly, you can't afford to be choosy.

Variants and Related Words

• Choosey (adj): An alternative spelling of "choosy".
  • He's just as choosey as his sister.
• Choosiness (n): The quality of being choosy.
  • Her choosiness makes shopping with her difficult.

Synonyms

• Selective: Making careful choices.
• Picky: Informal synonym, often implying fussiness over minor details.
• Fussy: Easily upset or hard to please, especially about trivial matters.
• Particular: Very careful about details; fastidious.

Antonyms

• Indiscriminate: Making choices at random or without careful judgment.
• Undemanding: Easy to please; not requiring high standards.

Adjective

1. difficult to please