fussier; fussiest
1
: easily upset : irritable
2
: overly decorative
a fussy wallpaper pattern
3
a
: requiring or giving close attention to details
fussy bookkeeping procedures
b
: revealing a sometimes extreme concern for niceties : fastidious, picky
Examples of fussy in a Sentence
I'm not fussy about where we eat.
The room was cluttered and fussy.
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Chelsea Frank, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
In truth, though, this is probably a conservative figure that doesn't take into account especially fussy babies or those with more complex needs.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
At a generous 30% off, this 12-inch thick medium firm mattress will please even the fussiest of sleepers thanks to an internal support core that helps with motion isolation when sleeping with dogs or partners while the gentle memory foam hugs every contour of your body.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
If not clear already: This camera is absolutely not for fussy photographers.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Fussy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fussy. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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fussy
adjective
fussier; fussiest
1
: inclined to complain or whine
a fussy child
2
a
: needing or giving much attention to details
a fussy job
b
: hard to please
fussy about food
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