unfussy

adjective

un·​fussy ˌən-ˈfə-sē 

: not fussy: such as

a

: not particular : unconcerned

was unfussy about the choice of restaurant

b

: not cluttered with pretentious or nonessential matters : uncomplicated

unfussy designs

unfussily

ˌən-ˈfə-sə-lē 

adverb

Examples of unfussy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Co-written by Topchugul Shaidullayeva, the delicate drama channels a kind of unfussy and serene clarity that obliquely brings to mind the films of Edward Yang and Yasujiro Ozu. —Tomris Laffly, Variety, 23 Nov. 2025

After all, her 2019 sophomore book Nothing Fancy, an unfussy food philosophy for newbie and pro hosts alike—more anchovies, lots of tangy citrus, a welcome tangent into a DIY martini bar—became the food bible for millennial dinner-party throwers. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025

The vibe is intentionally unfussy. —Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025

For an unfussy dessert that’s actually meant to be burnt and cracked on the sides, make this cheesecake. —Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unfussy

• bussy
• disci
• fussy
• hussy
• prosy