FUSSBUDGETY Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

fussbudgety

adjective

as in particular

hard to please my fussbudgety aunt wouldn't even consider a B and B without private baths

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Adjective

There is a particular sort of helplessness that comes from knowing exactly how to fix a computer while being hundreds of miles away from it.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2026
The speech is also a kind of litmus test for translators and adaptors, an opportunity for a politically progressive character to let rip not simply against general human hypocrisy but against the particular sins of a moment.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of particular

Adjective

Your character, Alex, is a literary agent, working in a demanding artistic field.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
As industries increasingly operate equipment in extreme thermal and demanding environments, optical components must withstand conditions that can quickly degrade conventional materials.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of demanding

Adjective

An updo can definitely be formal without looking fussy, and this is a masterclass in hitting exactly the notes.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
The soft fabric and wide-leg shape feel current without being fussy, while the elastic waistband is exactly what a long day calls for.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of fussy

Adjective

The oversized trench coat maintains its spot in the fall capsule wardrobe, while a few more unexpected silhouettes, like the elevated track jacket, offer both protection and elegance in the notoriously finicky weather to come.

— Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026
Gap’s CashSoft fabric is a soft cotton blend that feels like cashmere, but isn’t as finicky.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of finicky

Adjective

His pencil mustache, his fastidious gestures, and his twinkling eyes are at least as famous as his drinks.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Universal's Potter lands at its resorts in Orlando, Hollywood, Beijing and Osaka are famous for their fastidious attention to detail.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of fastidious

Adjective

That being said, those in the chip sector looking for partners are getting increasingly picky, with finance not always among their top preferences.

— Justina Lee,Lisa Kim, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Considering the world of options there are out there, some picky people take years to find the perfect sofa.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of picky

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