fiddly

[ˈfɪdli]

fiddly Definition

  • 1(especially of a task or piece of work) requiring close attention to detail; difficult and time-consuming to do
  • 2consisting of many small details that make something complicated

Using fiddly: Examples

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  • Example

    The instructions were so fiddly that I gave up on assembling the furniture.

  • Example

    The process of setting up the new software was fiddly and time-consuming.

  • Example

    The design of the toy was too fiddly for young children to play with.

  • Example

    I find knitting to be a fiddly hobby.

fiddly Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: fiddly in Brief

The term 'fiddly' [ˈfɪdli] describes tasks or work that require close attention to detail, are difficult and time-consuming to do, and consist of many small details that make something complicated. It is often used to describe instructions, processes, designs, or hobbies that are challenging and intricate.

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