Finicky and Leery

Finicky

Finicky adjective - Hard to please.

Leery and finicky are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Leery" instead an adjective "Finicky".

Nearby Words: finical, finicking

Leery

Leery adjective - Openly distrustful and unwilling to confide.

Finicky and leery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Finicky" instead an adjective "Leery".

Nearby Words: leered, leering
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