Demanding importance is somewhat hard to grasp. It refers to someone who is extremely selective and judgmental. A persnickety individual tends to be meticulous and has high standards when it comes to criteria and perfection. Their fastidious nature can be perceived as commendable, but it can also intensify overly demanding disapproval and unjustified dissatisfaction. Being persnickety is regularly connected with meticulous focus on specifics but can also be seen as a form of pedantry.
