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Fussy
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Simple meaning
What does Fussy mean?
Picky or hard to please.
Dictionary definition
Hard to please, picky, or too concerned with small details.
Example sentences
Fussy in a sentence
easy
The fussy eater disliked peas.
medium
The design was too fussy for a simple sign.
hard
Fussy can describe people, babies, animals, or designs with too many details.
Synonyms
Words like Fussy
pickyHard to please or very selective.
Antonyms
Opposite words
easygoingRelaxed and not picky.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fussy, depending on context.
Word family
Fussy word family
Base word
fussy
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Practice 1
What does fussy mean?
Fussy means picky or hard to please.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fussy?
Picky is close in meaning to fussy in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fussy?
Easygoing contrasts with fussy.
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