fussy

adjective

\ ˈfə-sē

fussier; fussiest

Definition of fussy

1 : easily upset : irritable

2 : overly decorative a fussy wallpaper pattern

3a : requiring or giving close attention to details fussy bookkeeping procedures

b : revealing a sometimes extreme concern for niceties : fastidious, picky

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Examples of fussy in a Sentence

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

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Unlike traditional makeup products, mineral makeup lines are free of dyes, and fragrances that can wreak havoc on fussy skin. — Talia Abbas, SELF, "How to Get Rid of Blackheads on Your Nose, Chin and Forehead," 28 Dec. 2018 The result is text that — with a wink at the viewer — presents itself as a little fussy and absurd, just like the characters in the movie. — Eliza Brooke, Vox, "Sorry to Bother You," 12 Nov. 2018 Not to mention statement shoulders that are much sleeker and less fussy than their predecessors. — Hannah Miller And Tara Lamont-djite, Harper's BAZAAR, "Eveningwear Is Cool Again," 2 Nov. 2018 But for many of them, the jump to a traditional Pokémon experience — one with battles, experience points, and other fussy role-playing features — was too far. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, "Pokémon: Let’s Go is the perfect way to introduce kids to the series," 14 Nov. 2018 These are not fussy, Instagram-bait accessories or ones that come with a four-digit price tag. — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, "This Mexico City Jewelry Designer Is Making Heirlooms, Not Instagram Bait," 30 July 2018 But, thankfully, in a sea of t-shirts with sparkling rainbows and fussy pinafores, there are a few select, beautiful brands to discover. — Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, "Leah + Rae Is the Baby Brand We Want for Ourselves," 19 Sep. 2018 The last thing anyone wants on a humid summer day is fussy, complicated fashion. — Rebecca Ramsey, The Cut, "The One Dress You’ll Want on Hot Summer Days," 7 June 2018 The $875 Harman Kardon surround sound provided excellent tuneage, but the equalizer is a little too fussy and inside-baseball for on-the-road use. — Scott Sturgis, Philly.com, "BMW X3 gets a redesign for 2018," 28 June 2018

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