FUSSED Synonyms: 245 Similar and Opposite Words

fussed

verb

past tense of fuss

as in complained

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely the eldest daughter is always fussing that she gets stuck with all the chores around the house

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as in drooled

to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm fans fussing over their favorite rock guitarist

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as in moaned

to make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant the picky eater who fusses over the arrangement of food on his plate or who won't eat the rice if it touches the salad

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as in fawned

to use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior given to fussing over her father whenever she wants a favor or some ready cash

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as in worried

to experience concern or anxiety there is no use in fussing over things that you can't control

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as in bothered

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy you shouldn't let a little thing like that fuss you

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Recent Examples of fussed The crime went unsolved for many years, prompting Mason to start making this movie in the early 2000s, and the immediate conclusion to jump to is that the LAPD maybe wasn’t too fussed about it. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026 Dunst doesn’t get fussed about that sort of thing. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2025 Others might tell you that hosting an awards show is a thankless gig, but Bargatze doesn’t seem fussed. — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025 The woman explained in a post on Mumsnet that her fiancé isn’t fussed about having a big wedding as he’s been married before. — Latoya Gayle, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025

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Before it was knocked out, Iran's team had complained about unfair treatment in the World Cup.

— Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
The pickup’s driver complained of pain after the collision and was arrested by CHP officers at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence, said CHP officials.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of complained

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Even if the bond was granted, Wilber worried his family wouldn’t have the funds to pay his bail, which can cost thousands of dollars.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
During the Revolutionary War, General Washington worried that British troops were stockpiling weapons and ammunition in the fort and preparing to attack northern colonies.

— Lane Degregory, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Definition of worried

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The problem Databento is solving has bothered anyone who has ever tried to get institutional-grade market data.

— Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 9 July 2026
There was a stretch of my adolescence, sometime in the early 2000s, when I was quietly convinced my life was a television show and no one had bothered to tell me.

— Alli Kushner, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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Clinique Moisture Surge Sheertint Hydrator Flash forward to July, and the foundation-replacing skin tint is my most-used (and raved about) beauty product, and my secret for the perfect summer glow.

— Melony Forcier, InStyle, 5 July 2026
In a conversation last year with PEOPLE, the Romeo + Juliet actor raved about his first experience working with Nolan.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026