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Tue, 09 June 2026

Fastidious

Meaning:
Having a strong attention to detail and being very careful and precise

Explanation:
Being fastidious means having a keen eye for detail and a desire to do things exactly right. This can be Both a positive trait, as it allows individuals to excel in their work or endeavors, and a negative trait, as it can sometimes lead to an excessive focus on minor details

History:
The word 'fastidious' comes from the Latin 'fastidium', meaning disgust or distaste, and initially described a person who was meticulous or squeamish about minor faults. Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to its current usage

Examples:
  1. "She was a fastidious editor, catching even the smallest mistakes in the manuscript"
  2. "He was so fastidious in his work that he would spend hours perfecting a single task"
Synonyms:

Meticulous, Scrutinizing, Demanding, Finicky

Antonyms:

Slovenly, Careless, Lethargic, Slapdash