Fastidiousness

/fæsˈtɪd.i.əs.nəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being fastidious; extreme attention to small details and difficulty in being satisfied.

Etymology

From 'fastidious' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness,' creating an abstract noun that describes the overall character or nature of being fastidious.

Kelly Says

While we often think of fastidiousness as annoying, it's actually the trait that produces great architects, chefs, and artists—their unwillingness to settle for 'good enough' is what creates excellence!

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