fussily

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass jemand mit übertriebener Sorgfalt auf kleine, oft unwichtige Details achtet oder sich nervös, aufgeregt oder übermäßig wählerisch verhält. Es beschreibt ein Verhalten, das durch Umständlichkeit oder Kleinlichkeit geprägt ist und oft Ärger oder Unzufriedenheit darüber ausdrückt, wie jemand mit Kleinigkeiten umgeht.

An adverb meaning "in a way that shows excessive concern about small, often unimportant details" or "in a nervous, agitated, or overly particular manner." It describes behavior characterized by fussiness, often implying annoyance or irritation in the way someone handles minor matters.

1. In an excessively particular or finicky mannerB2informal

   Showing great attention to small, often unimportant details, especially in an annoying or overly concerned way.

   Übertrieben kleinlich

   • She arranged the flowers fussily, moving each stem a few millimeters.
   • He fussily adjusted his tie three times before leaving the house.
   • The decorator fussily insisted on exactly the right shade of beige for the walls.

   Synonymefastidiouslypunctiliously

   Antonymecarelesslycasuallylooselysloppily

2. In a nervous or irritable mannerB2informal

   Behaving in an agitated, restless, or overly worried way.

   Nervös und gereizt

   • The baby fussed fussily, refusing to sleep.
   • She walked fussily around the room, checking her watch.
   • He responded fussily to every minor delay.

   Synonymeanxiouslyfretfullyirritablynervouslypeevishlyrestlesslytestily

   Antonymecalmlyplacidlyserenely

3. With excessive ornamentation or decorationC1formal

   Describing something that is overly detailed or elaborately decorated, often in an impractical way.

   Verschnörkelt

   • The dress was fussily embroidered with lace and pearls.
   • Victorian interiors were often fussily cluttered with ornaments.
   • The menu was fussily written with tiny fonts and swirls.

   Synonymeelaboratelyfloridlyornately

   Antonymeminimallyplainlysimplysparingly