picky eaters
Finicky at meals
Picky eaters are people, especially children, who refuse many foods or eat only a narrow range of items.
The phrase implies frustration from those trying to feed them: My kids are such picky eaters—they won't touch vegetables.
Adults may self-identify: I'm a picky eater, so I always check menus before choosing a restaurant.
- dislikesMild negative feelings
- finickyExcessively particular, hard to satisfy
- choosyOverly particular about preferences
- fussyExcessively particular
- dietaryOf food consumption
grimace · suspicious · gag · mushy · refuse · preferences · slimy · spit · beige · neophobia · nibble · texture · vegetables · pout · particular · peas · mealtime · broccoli
- Parenting Strugglestantrums, bedtime battles, sibling rivalry, potty training, screen time
- parentinggentle parenting, child, mom, children, kids
- child nutritionbaby food, balanced diet, balanced meals, breakfast, calcium
- Toddler Nutritiontoddler meals, healthy snacks, finger foods, meal planning, portion control
- disordered eatersanorexics, bulimics, purgers
- restaurantgoersregulars, first-timers, walk-ins, reservations, guests