What is another word for Fussy? - 109 Fussy Synonyms

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Synonyms & Similar Words

meticulous finicky demanding exacting particular choosy selective picky fastidious scrupulous precise careful thorough perfectionistic detail-oriented rigorous strict stringent discerning pernickety difficult dainty squeamish delicate sensitive refined cultured elegant tasteful faddish capricious whimsical quirky idiosyncratic peculiar exact strict punctilious conscientious

Meaning of Fussy

Having a strong attention to details and being demanding in one's standards

Definitions

Used to describe someone who has a strong attention to details and is demanding in their standards
* Used to describe something that is done with great care and attention to detail

Etymology of Fussy

The word "fussy" has its roots in the 17th-century English word "fuss", which is likely an alteration of the word "fusse", meaning "to busy oneself" or "to make a fuss"
Historically, the word "fussy" was used to describe someone who is excessively concerned with trivial matters or details

Example Uses

She's very fussy about her food and only eats at the best restaurants
* He's a fussy editor and checks every detail of the manuscript before publishing
* The fussy customer sent the dress back because it wasn't exactly the right shade of blue

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

careless lax lenient tolerant relaxed easygoing casual indifferent apathetic unconcerned unbothered neglectful sloppy slipshod haphazard lackadaisical lazy lackluster unenthusiastic halfhearted perfunctory cursory superficial unmeticulous

What is another word for Fussy? – 109 Fussy Synonyms