ultrafastidious
/ʌl.trə.fəˈstɪd.i.əs/
ADJECTIVE
1. Extremely meticulous and demanding
Showing an exceptionally high degree of attention to detail, precision, and standards, often being very difficult to satisfy because even minor imperfections are noticed.
1.1. Attention to detail and craftsmanship
Used to describe people, work, or creative processes that demonstrate extraordinary care, precision, and thoroughness, with close attention to even the smallest details.
Synonyms
- meticulous
- painstaking
- punctilious
- scrupulous
- exacting
- careful
- fastidious
Antonyms
Examples
- The chef's culinary creations were renowned for their ultrafastidious attention to detail.
- The architect's design process was characterized by an ultrafastidious consideration of every element.
- The artist's studio reflected an ultrafastidious organization, with tools and materials arranged in meticulous order.
- The tailor's craftsmanship was marked by an ultrafastidious approach to garment construction.
Related Words
1.2. Critical standards and selectiveness
Used to describe someone who is exceptionally particular, demanding, or critical, frequently finding fault with details and requiring everything to meet very high personal standards.
Synonyms
- hypercritical
- captious
- faultfinding
- overcritical
- overdemanding
- finicky
- fussy
- picky
- persnickety
- pernickety
- choosy
- discriminating
- particular
Antonyms
- undemanding
- uncritical
- lenient
- easygoing
- unfussy
- indiscriminating
Examples
- The professor was known for being ultrafastidious in grading assignments, leaving no detail unnoticed.
- An ultrafastidious editor may reject a manuscript over even the smallest inconsistencies.
- The client was ultrafastidious about every aspect of the final design.
Related Words
- nitpicking
- criticism
- high standards
- perfectionism
- fault detection
- selectiveness
- dissatisfaction