nötaktigt

Nötaktigt is a Swedish word that describes a persistent, often annoying, and repetitive manner of speaking or acting. It conveys a sense of being overly fussy, pedantic, or dwelling on minor details to an excessive degree. Someone described as "nötaktigt" might repeatedly bring up the same point, scrutinize every small aspect of a situation, or engage in a slow, laborious process without apparent justification. The term carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting an individual who is difficult to deal with due to their ingrained habits. It can also be applied to a situation or task that is being handled in a drawn-out and unnecessarily complicated fashion. The core idea is one of tediousness and a lack of efficiency stemming from an overly meticulous or stubborn approach.