fussy

fussy

adj \ˈfə-sē\

fuss·i·erfuss·i·est

Definition of FUSSY

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

— fuss·i·ly \ˈfə-sə-lē\ adverb

— fuss·i·ness \ˈfə-sē-nəs\ noun

Examples of FUSSY

1. I'm not fussy about where we eat.
2. The room was cluttered and fussy.

First Known Use of FUSSY

1831

Related to FUSSY

Synonyms: crabby, cranky, grouchy, grumpy, querulous

Antonyms: forbearing, long-suffering, patient, stoic (or stoical), tolerant, uncomplaining

Related Words: antsy, fidgety, restive, restless, squirmy, twitchy, uneasy, wiggly, wriggly; discontented, disgruntled, displeased, dissatisfied; fretful, nervous, worrisome; cantankerous, choleric, cross, crotchety, irascible, irritable, ornery, peevish, perverse, pettish, petulant, quick-tempered, short-tempered, snappish, snappy, snippy, testy, waspish

Near Antonyms: affable, agreeable, amiable, genial, good-humored, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, well-disposed; accommodating, complaisant, obliging; easygoing, laid-back, relaxed

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Rhymes with FUSSY

hussy, mussy, pursy, pussy