Alternative for "pedantic" [duplicate]

Solution 1:

First of all, I'd like to say that pedantic has more than a negative connotation. When I think of a word with a negative connotation, it's a word that has a neutral definition but tends to be interpreted as negative. Pedantic, on the other hand, is already a negative word by definition -- it has a negative denotation, and being pedantic can never be interpreted as a positive.

...Was that aside a little pedantic?

To get back on topic, the word I would use is precise or thorough.
Being precise, concise, yet still thorough in describing something is quite the talent.

Solution 2:

I agree with other suggestions - especially Meticulous, and I'll add

Diligent

for some contexts.

Solution 3:

Meticulous, painstaking, scrupulous, attentive, punctilious.

All these words can convey careful attention to detail. Also adroit, skillful, and masterful convey a commendable efficiency.

Solution 4:

Fastidious: it gives more dignity to the trait and steers the connotation away from “obsession”.

Solution 5:

Trying to avoid the negative connotation of pedantic I'd use

perfectionist
meticulous