unfussy

adjective

un·​fussy ˌən-ˈfə-sē How to pronounce unfussy (audio)
: not fussy: such as
a
: not particular : unconcerned
b
: not cluttered with pretentious or nonessential matters : uncomplicated
unfussy designs
unfussily adverb

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Her unfussy, unselfish industry regularly inspires murmurs of applause from the crowd during home matches at Walton Hall Park, an admiration for the simpler graces. Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025 The popular Calgary chef Glen Manzer conceived the menu, and guests dine on flavorful, unfussy northern Italian fare at a mix of high-top and regular tables backed by long leather banquettes. Cindy Hirschfeld, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025 Formerly the Mansion on Forsyth Park, the property has a new design and concept that project an attitude of unfussy hospitality that extends beyond the smile at the front desk. Frances MacDougall, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025 The service turns out to be the shortest ever after Nat’s mother gives a brief, unfussy eulogy; afterward, Shauna, Tai and Van hit the bar. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unfussy

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unfussy was in 1823

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“Unfussy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfussy. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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