unfussy

adjective

un·​fussy ˌən-ˈfə-sē How to pronounce unfussy (audio)
Synonyms of unfussynext
: not fussy: such as
a
: not particular : unconcerned
was unfussy about the choice of restaurant
b
: not cluttered with pretentious or nonessential matters : uncomplicated
unfussy designs
unfussily
ˌən-ˈfə-sə-lē How to pronounce unfussy (audio)
adverb

Examples of unfussy in a Sentence

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Her paperbag pants and unfussy polo shirt are ideal for traveling. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Service is unfussy, but not too casual, either. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 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 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

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unfussy was in 1823

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“Unfussy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfussy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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