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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India is peculiar in having a hugely fussy but remarkably skinny and understaffed bureaucracy. — The Economist, "What will Narendra Modi do in his new term as India’s prime minister?," 14 June 2019 Between the two royal brides, one thing is certain–each used their second dress as a less fussy, and more adventurous expression of their personal style, while insuring their silhouettes were sophisticated. — Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, "All the Details of Eugenie's Second Wedding Dress–Compared to Meghan Markle's," 14 Oct. 2018 The armies of Good and Evil are assembling and everything appears to be going according to the Divine Plan, aside from a fussy angel and a risk-taking demon who are not too excited about the coming Rapture. — Maude Campbell, Popular Mechanics, "The 2019 Sci-Fi TV Guide," 16 Jan. 2019 These perennials aren't super-fussy and come in a host of colors and sizes, ranging from creeping ground covers to taller types suitable for cutting. — Arricca Sansone, Country Living, "How to Grow Carnations," 1 Aug. 2018 The wallpaper in the dining room is quite formal, but the gingham linen on the chairs and the natural fiber Roman shades are casual elements that keep the room from being fussy. — David A. Keeps, House Beautiful, "Decorating a Breezy, Caribbean-Inspired House," 19 June 2014 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

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