fussy

• Beschreibt eine Person, die sehr auf Kleinigkeiten achtet oder leicht verärgert reagiert, wenn etwas nicht ganz richtig ist. Kann auch wählerisch bei Essen, Kleidung usw. bedeuten.

Describes someone who is very particular about small details or easily upset by things that are not exactly right.

1. Hard to pleaseB1informal

   Very particular or demanding about details, especially regarding food, appearance, or preferences.

   Wählerisch

   • He is a fussy eater and refuses to try new foods.
   • She is very fussy about how her clothes are arranged.
   • The customer was fussy about the exact shade of paint.

   Synonymedemandingexactingfastidiousfinickyparticularpersnicketypicky

   Antonymecarelesseasygoingindifferentunconcerneduncriticalundemanding

2. Overly detailed or decorativeB2informal

   Having too much detail or decoration; not simple.

   Überladen

   • The dress had a fussy pattern with too many ruffles.
   • I prefer a clean design over something fussy.
   • The room was decorated in a fussy, old-fashioned style.

   Synonymebusyclutteredelaborateintricateornateoverdoneoverwrought

   Antonymeaustereminimalplainsimplestark

3. Anxious or nervousB2informal

   Showing unnecessary worry or agitation about small matters.

   Nervös und übermäßig besorgt

   • She gets fussy when things don't go according to plan.
   • The baby was fussy and wouldn't stop crying.
   • He became fussy about the timing of the event.

   Synonymeagitatedanxiousfretfulnervousoverwroughttenseuneasyworried

   Antonymecalmcomposedrelaxedunconcerned