Choosy vs Selective - What's the difference?
choosy | selective | Synonyms |
taking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or requirements
Of or pertaining to the process of selection.(rfex)
(of a person) choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting.
(chiefly, US, not comparable) Having the authority or capability to make a selection.
Selective is a synonym of choosy.
As adjectives the difference between choosy and selective
is that choosy is taking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or requirements while selective is of or pertaining to the process of selection.choosy
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Alternative forms
* chooseyAdjective
(er)Synonyms
* discriminating, fussy, particular, picky, selective * See alsoselective
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- He's very selective and spent hours in the store choosing a new shirt.
- In the USA, military conscription is controlled by the Selective Service.