CEFR B2

choosy

adjective

Meaning

Having strong preferences and being difficult to please or satisfy; particular.

Examples

She's very choosy about her friends, preferring quality over quantity.
Don't be too choosy when looking for a job, especially in a tough market.

Synonyms: picky, fastidious, discerning, finicky

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choosy (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃuːzi/

Definition

Having strong preferences and being difficult to please or satisfy; particular.

Examples

She's very choosy about her friends, preferring quality over quantity.
Don't be too choosy when looking for a job, especially in a tough market.
The restaurant caters to choosy eaters with a wide variety of options.

How to Use choosy

be choosy about (prepositional phrase): To have particular preferences regarding something. — "You can afford to be choosy about your next employer."

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