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fussy

1 antonym for fussy — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adjective — Overly concerned with small details; hard to satisfy.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective

Overly concerned with small details; hard to satisfy.

“My grandfather is fussy about how his tea is made.”

2. adjective

Cluttered with too much unnecessary detail or decoration.

“The wallpaper pattern was too fussy for such a small room.”

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How to use fussy

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

fussy about details fussy eater fussy baby

Etymology

From fuss + the adjective-forming suffix -y.

Full origin of fussy →

Frequently asked questions

What does “fussy” mean?
The word “fussy” means overly concerned with small details; hard to satisfy. In plain terms, picky or hard to please over small things — or, for a baby, easily irritated and hard to settle.
How do you pronounce “fussy”?
“Fussy” is pronounced FUH-see (/ˈfʌ.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “fussy” in a sentence?
Here is “fussy” used in a sentence: “My grandfather is fussy about how his tea is made.”
What part of speech is “fussy”?
“Fussy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “fussy” have?
“Fussy” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: overly concerned with small details; hard to satisfy.

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