Pedantic and Picky

Pedantic

Pedantic adjective - Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects.
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Picky and pedantic are semantically related. in hairsplitting topic. In some cases you can use "Picky" instead an adjective "Pedantic".

Nearby Words: pedantry, pedant

Picky

Picky adjective - Hard to please.

Pedantic and picky are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pedantic" instead an adjective "Picky".

Nearby Words: pick, picked, picker, picking
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