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/ˈfʌ.si/ · fus·sy
adjective
  1. Anxious or particular about petty details. She's a bit fussy about the way her coffee is made.
  2. Having a tendency to fuss, cry, or be bad-tempered, especially of babies. The baby was fussy after its vaccination.

Synonyms

particularfinickypickymeticulouspernicketydaintyfastidious

Antonyms

carefreelaid-backrelaxedeasy-goingindifferent
Did you know? The word 'fussy' has been used to describe the behavior of babies since the 16th century, with the first recorded usage in 1550.

Related terms

fussfussinessparticularitymeticulousnessperfectionismdaintinessfastidiousness
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026