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 Her paperbag pants and unfussy polo shirt are ideal for traveling. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 But smart casual works just fine here — a button-up shirt, with unscuffed and unfussy tennis shoes and nice pants being the way that many guys go. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 Birkin’s signature unfussy aesthetic translated well to her living environments, which featured a jumbled array of objects of all kinds, layered by years of flea market finds and vintage store visits. — Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026 The best matching linen sets possess an inherent unfussy ease that allow you look composed yet unhurried. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 27 June 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

This dish is undemanding and flexible, equally suited to a weeknight dinner or a casual outdoor meal.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Adding lettuce as a potato companion plant is a smart way to use your garden space, and undemanding lettuce won’t compete with potatoes for nutrients, either.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 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

Among Jews with a religious affiliation, views on Israel’s recent military actions are far from uniform or uncritical.

— David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 8 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

In the nearly 90-second recording, Varela calls the customer service representative lazy, rude and racist and asks her for her name tag.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Summer could be the perfect time to savor just about anything—from the long, lazy days to the farmers-market-fresh flavors.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 July 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 lawsuit lists breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and negligent misrepresentation among its causes for action and seeks declaratory relief via jury trial.

— Chaewon Chung July 22, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Miles is an outstanding playmaker who has elevated her teammates and succeeded on defense after being almost negligent on that side of the ball in college.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of negligent

Adjective

Parenting was a haphazard experiment for even the best intentioned, and Helen and John observed their offspring, Bo, DH, and Mido, with profound fascination, as only parents can.

— Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Appalled by her haphazard selfies, Scott took over with the camera.

— Scott Westerfeld, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026