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as in restless
given to complaining a lot
predictably, the kids riding in the back were fussy passengers, always asking "Are we there yet?"
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2
as in finicky
hard to please
cats have a well-deserved reputation for being fussy eaters
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as in careful
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
a fussy teacher who reads through papers two and even three times before issuing a grade
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as in ornate
elaborately and often excessively decorated
the room, with its rococo furniture and its overabundance of knickknacks, is just too fussy for my taste
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Recent Examples of fussy
Among the most classic of office dresses, a button-down shirtdress, usually made from a stiff cotton or breathable linen, is dressy without feeling overly fussy.
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Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 22 July 2025
This rechargeable fabric shaver will have those fussy fabrics looking like new again with just a quick pass using its six-leaf blade.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 20 June 2025
There’s no need to boil a kettle in an already stuffy kitchen, no fussy pour-over rituals, no expensive machinery or pods to purchase, and, surprisingly, no specialized cold-brew equipment required.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Clad primarily in glass, Ascent is unnecessarily fussy in its articulation with a few too many nips and tucks in its plan.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
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Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 22 July 2025
This rechargeable fabric shaver will have those fussy fabrics looking like new again with just a quick pass using its six-leaf blade.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 20 June 2025
There’s no need to boil a kettle in an already stuffy kitchen, no fussy pour-over rituals, no expensive machinery or pods to purchase, and, surprisingly, no specialized cold-brew equipment required.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Clad primarily in glass, Ascent is unnecessarily fussy in its articulation with a few too many nips and tucks in its plan.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fussy
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The crowds were restless this weekend at Wrigley Field, where fans booed Tucker during Sunday’s 4-3 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Both Justine and Archer, at odds with each other initially, find a sense of purpose for their restless energy in investigating the disappearance themselves.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
9 Aug. 2025
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But the bag setup was too finicky, which ultimately bumped it from the top spot.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 July 2025
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The Evans farm shares all the same problems with traditional farms: finicky weather, labor shortages, rising costs, expensive supplies.—
Kylie Williams,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2025
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Navigating this revolution responsibly requires careful policy, support for adaptation and a focus on using technology to benefit people.—
Vaibhav Dani,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The simplest activities now require careful advance planning.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Along with the ornate embroidery work, sheer elements featured throughout, giving the look sartorial distinction and an element of modernity.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Aug. 2025
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One owner, in Hyderabad, had lost the painter of his ornate backdrops to a patron in the Middle East.—
M. Z. Adnan,
New Yorker,
23 Aug. 2025
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Avi tries to comfort his grieving (read: irritable) mother by saying at least his grandmother and grandfather are together again in Heaven.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 Aug. 2025
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For years men have blamed divorce on menopause and said women are irritable and irrational, says Alyx Coble-Frake, founder of The Agenda, an app that helps women track their menstrual cycle to help increase productivity.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Over the years, she’s learned how to turn picky eaters into adventurous ones.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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For parents navigating naps, picky eaters and sandy swimsuits, the all-inclusive model can be the ultimate travel hack.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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DeVille’s book is a meticulous recounting of that twee and heady era.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
29 Aug. 2025
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Notable outerwear includes the Cliffwood Wool & Waterproof Silk Vest, Sandhill Waterproof Silk Vest, and Hudson Down & Suede Jacket, all crafted from premium materials and featuring meticulous workmanship.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Faced with punishment from school administrators, Westman appeared alternately nervous and nonchalant, the former employee said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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While most dogs don’t love pills, all dogs love a tasty treat, making these calming hemp chews an excellent choice for your nervous pup.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Fussy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fussy. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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