Scrupulous vs Finicky - What's the difference?
scrupulous | finicky |
Exactly and carefully conducted.
Having scruples or compunctions.
Precise; exact or strict
(informal) Fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details.
(informal) Demanding, requiring above-normal care.
As adjectives the difference between scrupulous and finicky
is that scrupulous is exactly and carefully conducted while finicky is fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details.scrupulous
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- He is scrupulous in his finances.
- He is a scrupulous businessman and always acts in the best interest of his company.
Synonyms
* meticulous, painstaking * worried * ethical, fair-minded, honourable, just, moral, righteous * See alsoAntonyms
* unscrupulousfinicky
English
Adjective
(en-adj)- ''The baby was finicky until her diaper was changed.
- The lawnmower is a bit finicky in cold weather.