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."

Synonyms of choosy

Words with a similar meaning to choosy:

• picky
• fastidious
• discerning
• finicky

Antonyms of choosy

Words with the opposite meaning to choosy:

• undemanding
• indiscriminate

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