Traduction persnickety en Français Fussy sense is rather difficult to understand. It refers to someone who is immensely meticulous and fault-finding. A persnickety individual typically nitpick and has high standards when it comes to standards and excellence. Their meticulousness can be viewed as laudable, but it can also intensify extreme criticism and unnecessary dissatisfaction. Being persnickety is commonly associated with thorough attention to detail but can also be seen as a manifestation of pedantry.