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Filter by Meaning The persnickety guest criticized the host's choice of silverware, claiming it wasn't proper for the occasion.
The boss is persnickety about the cleanliness of the office and insists that everyone cleans their workspace before leaving.
The teacher scolded the persnickety student for repeatedly raising his hand to ask irrelevant questions during class.
She was persnickety about choosing the right words for her essay.
The persnickety fashion designer rejected my outfit because the hemline was slightly off.
My persnickety aunt always complains about the way I fold her towels.
The persnickety editor meticulously reviewed every line of the manuscript for grammar errors.
He is very persnickety about the type of coffee he drinks.
The persnickety homeowner was constantly fussing over the alignment of the picture frames on the walls.
His persnickety nature caused him to spend hours straightening up the books on the shelf.
The chef was persnickety about the presentation of the dish.
The persnickety homeowner was very particular about the upkeep of her property and would not tolerate any mess or clutter.
He is persnickety about keeping his desk organized.
Her persnickety taste in fashion made her spend hours deciding which shoes to wear.
She is persnickety about the cleanliness of her house and spends hours each day cleaning.
John's boss is very persnickety about punctuality and expects everyone to be on time for meetings.
His persnickety behavior at work always annoyed his colleagues.
The persnickety customer complained about the slightest imperfection in her meal.
The persnickety customer kept sending her food back to the kitchen.
The persnickety art teacher was known for being extremely critical of her students' work.
The persnickety professor deducted points from my paper for using contractions.
The persnickety hotel guest complained about the wrinkles in the bed sheets.
The teacher was persnickety about grammar and syntax in student's essays.
The teacher scolded the persnickety student for being overly sensitive to criticism.
John is known for being persnickety about the cleanliness of his car.
The persnickety tour guide corrected the tourists' pronunciation of local names multiple times during the tour.
The persnickety teacher gave me a lower grade because I didn't use the exact font she required.
The persnickety customer sent back her meal three times because it wasn't cooked to her exact specifications.
His persnickety girlfriend always complained about the way he folded his clothes.
The professor was persnickety about the formatting of the papers and deducted points for even minor errors.
The museum had persnickety regulations prohibiting photography, and the security guards enforced them rigorously.
The manager was persnickety about punctuality in the office.
The strict coach had persnickety rules about team practice, including mandatory attendance and strict adherence to the training schedule.
The persnickety librarian scolded me for returning a book with a bent corner.
He was so persnickety about his hair that he would spend hours in front of the mirror trying to get it just right.
The persnickety accountant insisted on double-checking every number in the report.
The persnickety gardener spent hours removing every weed from her lawn.
The hotel had strict rules about noise levels and the persnickety guests complained about even the slightest disturbance.
She's quite persnickety about her wine and will only drink a specific brand.
She was persnickety about her appearance, always making sure her outfit was perfectly coordinated.
The car enthusiast was persnickety about the maintenance of his classic car, regularly checking and fixing any issues.
The homeowner was persnickety about maintaining a pristine lawn.
The persnickety librarian refused to check out books that had even the slightest dog-eared pages.
The persnickety editor rejected the manuscript because of a few minor typos.
The CEO of the company is known for being persnickety about details and expects all reports to be error-free.
The persnickety housekeeper insists on vacuuming every corner of the house twice.
My mother is very persnickety about keeping the house clean and tidy.
The persnickety editor rejected the article because of a minor grammatical error.
The persnickety fashion designer was never satisfied with her models' outfits.
The persnickety gardener spent hours pruning and shaping her plants.
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