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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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4
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
Alas, Michigan election law can be fussier than you and me.
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M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Others are fussy, short-lived, or require special growing conditions.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025
Afterward, their 7-week-old son, Fox, became fussy.
—Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 1 July 2025
What used to be considered NASCAR’s fussier European cousin, F1 has developed a crossover appeal in the U.S. in the past six years.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for fussy
M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Others are fussy, short-lived, or require special growing conditions.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025
Afterward, their 7-week-old son, Fox, became fussy.
—Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 1 July 2025
What used to be considered NASCAR’s fussier European cousin, F1 has developed a crossover appeal in the U.S. in the past six years.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for fussy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fussy
Adjective
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Any more info would spoil a twisty, richly visual tale, yet Pacino is upfront that the film’s claustrophobic feelings were a result of feeling creatively restless during COVID.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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Since college dorm rooms often lack temperature control (hello, restless nights), the removable fabric cover offers moisture-wicking properties that actively pull heat away from the body, allowing your student to stay cool and comfortable.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The new process works well enough, but the reader can be finicky.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 July 2025
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The touring circuit had previously been dependent on stars, but humans are finicky and capricious.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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However, realizing these benefits demands careful tool selection, integration, oversight and governance.—
John Arsneault,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Both pranking and writing are exercises in careful observation.—
Katie Yee
July 25,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Ghosh’s one-to-two-word lines, thick with luscious ls and ws, are at once ornate arrangements and liquid mouthfuls.—
Christopher Spaide
August 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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The walls are chockablock with paintings of former presidents in heavily ornate gold frames.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Despite its self-destructive proclivities, the irritable giant has managed to make, and keep, a friend.—
Robin George Andrews,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Determined to make a clean SPF, Brown says a chemical formula was out of the question (chemical sunscreens are often thought to be unsafe for the coral reef and irritable to sensitive skin types).—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Justin’s Almond Butter My youngest niece, a picky eater, has found her match with these nut butter pouches.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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On the first day, my picky and very spoiled cats played with it for three hours straight.—
WIRED,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Though beefy humanoids like Boston Dynamics’ Atlas have been able to perform terrifyingly impressive feats of acrobatics for the better part of a decade, many of those feats were scripted and the result of meticulous coding and fine-tuning by human engineers.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
23 July 2025
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Their ‘Rare Handcrafts’ models showcase the delicate art of hand engraving under a binocular microscope, creating a newfound appreciation for the meticulous work of jewelry and watchmakers.—
Anna Haines,
AFAR Media,
23 July 2025
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Joe Mazur, senior analyst at Trivium China, a research and advisory firm, said the use of exit bans and the lack of clarity around specific cases will make foreign companies extremely nervous about sending staff to China, damaging overall business confidence.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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All 11 brought home at least one full point in Rome, the result of their talent but also of a cohesive approach where veteran Justin Rose was willing to be paired with nervous rookie Robert MacIntyre in fourball and sit the foursomes sessions.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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“Fussy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fussy. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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