fusspot

Thân thiện

A fusspot worries that it might rain during the picnic.

Definition

Noun: A person who worries excessively or unnecessarily about small details or potential problems; a worrier or fussy person. The term often implies someone who is overly anxious or particular about trivial matters.

Usage

The word "fusspot" is an informal, slightly critical noun used to describe someone who fusses or worries too much. It is typically used in spoken English or informal writing.

Examples

• My grandmother is a real fusspot about dust; she cleans the house twice a day.
• Don't be such a fusspot! The report is fine as it is.
• He's a bit of a fusspot when it comes to his food, always checking the ingredients.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used humorously or affectionately among friends and family, but it can also be a mild criticism.
• It is often used in the construction "Don't be such a fusspot!" to tell someone to stop worrying.

Variants and Related Words

• Fuss (noun/verb): The act of worrying or complaining about small things, or to do so.
  • What's all the fuss about?
• Fussy (adjective): Describing someone who is hard to please or overly concerned with details.
  • He's very fussy about his clothes.

Synonyms

• Worrier
• Perfectionist (in some contexts, though this can be more positive)
• Nitpicker
• Nervous Nellie (informal, US English)

Antonyms

• Easygoing person
• Carefree individual

Idioms and Phrases

• To make a fuss: To complain or worry excessively about something.
  • She made a fuss because her coffee wasn't hot enough.
• Fuss and bother: Unnecessary trouble or excitement.
  • Let's get this done without any fuss and bother.

Học thuật

Noun

1. thinks about unfortunate things that might happen

Từ đồng nghĩa

• worrier
• fuss-budget
• worrywart