choosy

[ choo-zee ]

adjective

, choos·i·er, choos·i·est.

1. hard to please, particular; fastidious, especially in making a selection:

   She's too choosy about food.

choosy

/ ˈtʃuːzɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   particular in making a choice; difficult to please

Other Words From

• choosi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of choosy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; choose + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Because he was choosy, or was lucky enough to work with writers who knew what to do with him, or just because he was so very good, so completely himself, it’s hard to find a dud appearance at any stage of his long career.

From Los Angeles Times

“You’ve got to be really picky and choosy.”

From New York Times

The family intends to sell the papers altogether and be choosy about the buyer.

From Seattle Times

The latest quarterly earnings reported by big retailers show that while consumers have not stopped spending, they are becoming more price-conscious and choosy.

From Seattle Times

For those who aren’t choosy about dates and realize that it sort of doesn’t matter who we’re playing, Mariners Value Games throughout the rest of the season offer seats for as low as $10 each.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• finicky
• selective