fussy

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fussy

The toddler is fussy about eating his vegetables.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Excessively concerned with or attentive to details, often minor ones: Describes someone who is hard to please, especially regarding small matters of appearance, cleanliness, or order.
    • Overly elaborate or cluttered: Describes something that is excessively decorated or contains too much intricate detail, often to the point of being visually busy.
    • Irritable or easily upset: Describes a person who is often annoyed or fretful, especially over trivial matters.
Examples of Usage
  • Describing a person's behavior:
    • She is very fussy about her desk; everything must be in its exact place.
    • The baby is fussy today and won't stop crying.
  • Describing an object or design:
    • The wallpaper had a fussy pattern with too many small flowers.
    • He disliked the fussy ornamentation on the old furniture.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be fussy about something": To be very particular or demanding regarding a specific thing.
    • He's fussy about the quality of his coffee beans.
  • "to get fussy": To become irritable or agitated.
    • The toddler gets fussy when he's tired.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fuss (n/v): Unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest; to show excessive concern.
    • What's all the fuss about?
  • Fussily (adv): In a fussy manner.
    • She arranged the flowers fussily.
  • Fussiness (n): The quality or state of being fussy.
    • The fussiness of the design made it look cluttered.
Synonyms
  • Finicky: Excessively particular, especially about food or details.
  • Fastidious: Very attentive to accuracy, detail, and cleanliness.
  • Persnickety (informal): Placing too much emphasis on trivial details.
  • Irritable: Easily annoyed or angered.
Related Phrases
  • Fussy eater: A person, especially a child, who is very selective about food.
    • It's difficult to cook for a fussy eater.
fussy

The toddler is fussy about eating his vegetables.

Adjective
  1. exacting especially about details
    • a finicky eater
    • fussy about clothes
    • very particular about how her food was prepared
  2. overcrowded or cluttered with detail
    • a busy painting
    • a fussy design
  3. annoyed and irritable

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