Picky and Scrupulous

Picky

Picky adjective - Hard to please.
Usage example: a picky cat who would only eat one particular kind of food, and only if it was served in his special dish

Scrupulous and picky are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scrupulous" instead an adjective "Picky".

Nearby Words: pick, picked, picker, picking

Scrupulous

Scrupulous adjective - Guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong.

Picky and scrupulous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Picky" instead an adjective "Scrupulous".

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