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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Antique furnishings and heirlooms from the Parker family’s time in the home give it character, yet the overall feel is fresh, welcoming, and refreshingly unfussy—a rarity among historic B&Bs. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025 Armani’s sleek tailoring and unfussy silhouettes dovetailed with Diana’s new chapter as an independent woman and global humanitarian. Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 Instead, what makes the triptych of thematically connected snapshots memorable is its deftly unfussy observation of the unknowability that can endure among people who share the same bloodlines. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025 Two correspondents from that locale recently emailed about their gardenias, which have proven to be decidedly unfussy. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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