1. the quality of being fussy, particular, or hard to please about small details
Usage: informal; often used to describe someone who is overly concerned with minor matters

Examples

• Her persnicketiness about the arrangement of furniture made it difficult to redecorate the living room.
• The chef's persnicketiness about ingredient quality earned him a reputation for excellence.
• His persnicketiness over grammar corrections annoyed his coworkers.
• The client's persnicketiness delayed the project by several weeks.
• Despite her persnicketiness, she was respected for her attention to detail.
• The teacher's persnicketiness about formatting made the assignment guidelines very clear.