The difference between Exacting and Pernickety
When used as adjectives, exacting means making excessive demands, whereas pernickety means fussy.
check bellow for the other definitions of Exacting and Pernickety
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Exacting as an adjective:
Making excessive demands; difficult to satisfy.
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Exacting as an adjective (of an action, task, etc):
Requiring precise accuracy, great care, effort, or attention.
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Exacting as an adjective (of a person or organization):
Characterized by exaction.
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Exacting as a verb:
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Pernickety as an adjective (chiefly, British):
Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.
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Pernickety as an adjective:
Requiring attention to minor details.