UNFUSSY Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

unfussy

adjective

Definition of unfussy

as in slovenly

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as in undemanding

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Recent Examples of unfussy The Dual features a unique design that's both sophisticated and unfussy, with a wooden exterior and an eye-catching Damascus steel blade. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 23 July 2026 Oversized shades and a top-handle bag keep the ensemble polished yet unfussy. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 18 July 2026 His textual fluency and incisive, unfussy intelligence set a standard for his fellow company members, who might not be able to match him but couldn’t help gaining inspiration from his veteran example. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Her paperbag pants and unfussy polo shirt are ideal for traveling. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfussy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfussy

Adjective

And this is where the movie takes off from retro mythology to become its own slovenly mod thing.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
To Washington, a beard made a man look unkempt and slovenly, masking the higher emotions that civility required.

— Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025

Definition of slovenly

Adjective

Those working in physically demanding jobs or those exposed to heat, like construction and agriculture, reduced their hours by more than those working in low-exposure and physically undemanding jobs such as office workers.

— Simmone Shah, Time, 22 July 2026
This dish is undemanding and flexible, equally suited to a weeknight dinner or a casual outdoor meal.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 19 May 2026

Definition of undemanding

Adjective

Upon its release, the strategy was criticized for its slipshod quality and lack of strategy recommendations.

— Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Even if Alex Murdaugh is a monster, how did South Carolina’s Low Country, with its good-ol’-boy networks and slipshod, glad-handing business practices, allow his monstrosity to flourish?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026

Definition of slipshod

Adjective

But the podcast, while not uncritical, promises only good times with good company.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Research published in 2024 in the Journal of Political Ideologies similarly describes patriotism as being associated with commitment to democratic ideals and community, while nationalism is often conceptualized as a more exclusionary and uncritical attachment to the nation.

— Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Definition of uncritical

Adjective

New York — A $15 million aquatic center with a six-lane pool, waterslides and a lazy river opened in Quincy, Washington, a few weeks ago.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Mark Garcia, of Irvine, who won second place in the amateur category, found a mother harbor seal with her pup on a lazy afternoon at Treasure Island Beach.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of lazy

Adjective

Eating like a child, Veit explains, was once understood to mean being overly excited and undiscriminating about food, not being picky.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Yes, despite her gender-fluid appearance and undiscriminating appeal, Labubu is a girl.

— Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 31 May 2025

Definition of undiscriminating

Adjective

The investigation concluded that the actions of a Connecticut Department of Correction officer who allegedly did not properly monitor Guaranda were negligent but did not rise to the level of criminal behavior, Prescott wrote.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Earlier this year, in a landmark trial in Los Angeles, a jury found Meta and YouTube, which is owned by Google, negligent in designing apps that harmed a now 20-year-old woman.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of negligent

Adjective

However, industry leaders caution against haphazard AI adoption, emphasizing that strategic, disciplined implementation is crucial to avoid significant financial pitfalls.

— Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Communication with employees about the requirement to move to new offices has been haphazard, workers at six agencies said.

— Chiara Eisner, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026