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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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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
But that album struck me as fussy, unfinished, soft somehow.
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Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
Your outdoor eating area doesn’t have to be a fussy affair with a matching table set.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
The family cat has been missing for week, compounding the agony of losing her 7-year-old son Kakeru in a freak accident two years before, but Otone puts it to one side and continues with her latest project, designing a bespoke home for a fussy married couple.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Lots of fussy bow-tie types yammering about Renoir.
—Peter Bogdanovich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
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Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
Your outdoor eating area doesn’t have to be a fussy affair with a matching table set.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
The family cat has been missing for week, compounding the agony of losing her 7-year-old son Kakeru in a freak accident two years before, but Otone puts it to one side and continues with her latest project, designing a bespoke home for a fussy married couple.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Lots of fussy bow-tie types yammering about Renoir.
—Peter Bogdanovich, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fussy
Adjective
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The fans are getting restless and exceedingly tired of watching the same story unfold day after day.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Of course, an occasional restless night may not be cause for concern, and most people experience them from time to time.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Scott finds one benefit to be the guarantee of a predictable schedule, as opposed to potentially finicky and expensive Ubers or other local transportation.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Unpredictable hours, loud noises, finicky clients, wrenches, needles.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Backfill with soil, being careful not to place the soil against the stem, as this can cause rot.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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Every Jantzen suit is crafted for a variety of body types with careful attention to support, coverage and ease of movement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Camp Lucy was born when former antiques dealer and real estate developer Whit Hanks restored the ornate chapel on his family’s property in 2008.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Despite its ornate craftsmanship and intricacies, Osaka’s tennis kit is still functional, transitioning from an entrance look to a competition-ready uniform for the four-time Grand Slam champion.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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But Maguire, now 43, became sad and irritable, and didn’t want to be around his newborn.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Additionally, Owens' youngest child, Titus, who was just a toddler when his mother died, was confused, irritable and inconsolable in the weeks after her death, Dias shared.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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The company says the service offers speeds of 150Mbps, which doesn’t match full-fiber gigabit connections but is speedy enough for most usage (and perhaps to keep the pickiest lover on side).—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The rapper detailed everything from how all of his kids were blessed with his looks to how RZA is a picky eater and Riot has a sweet tooth.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Blending meticulous research with dramatization, the movie spotlights behind-the-scenes tensions among rival forecasters and the trauma of the disastrous rehearsal Exercise Tiger.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The execution was meticulous, with every detail crafted to reflect the real product while adding a playful twist.—
Jay Deutsch,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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JPMorgan's traders are getting nervous about the state of the current stock market.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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Countless fans have taken to social media with similar issues, but some were too nervous to talk with WBZ-TV on camera for fear of it impacting their status.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Fussy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fussy. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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