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fussy

/ˈfʌs.i/

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adjective

/ˈfʌs.i/B1formal
  • ruОписывает человека, который очень требователен к мелочам или легко расстраивается из-за того, что что-то не совсем правильно.

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.

    ruПривередливый

    • 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.

    Synonymsdemandingexactingfastidiousfinickyparticularpersnicketypicky

    Antonymscarelesseasygoingindifferentunconcerneduncriticalundemanding

  2. Overly detailed or decorativeB2informal

    Having too much detail or decoration; not simple.

    ruВычурный

    • 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.

    Synonymsbusyclutteredelaborateintricateornateoverdoneoverwrought

    Antonymsaustereminimalplainsimplestark

  3. Anxious or nervousB2informal

    Showing unnecessary worry or agitation about small matters.

    ruСуетливый

    • 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.

    Synonymsagitatedanxiousfretfulnervousoverwroughttenseuneasyworried

    Antonymscalmcomposedrelaxedunconcerned

Forms
  • fussier comparative form
  • fussiest superlative form
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