1. Ennuyeux.
2. Monotone.
ETYM Latin fastidiosus disdainful, from fastidium loathing, aversion, perh. from fastus arrogance (of uncertain origin) + taedium loathing. Related to Tedious, Fash.
1. Giving and careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness.
2. (Microbiology) Having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures; SYN. exacting.
Very hard to please; particular about details; fussy and squeamish.
Characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial details; SYN. persnickety.
1. Fussy about small details; fastidious; having the characteristics of a snob
2. Requiring great precision
ETYM Old Eng. squaimous, sweymous, probably from Old Eng. sweem, swem, dizziness, a swimming in the head.
1. Having a stomach that is easily nauseated.
2. Easily disgusted; apt to be offended.