Fussy

/ˈfʌsi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

excessively particular or hard to please; finicky.

She is very fussy about her food and won't eat anything that is not prepared just right.

full of unnecessary details; intricate or complicated.

The dress was too fussy for her taste, with frills and patterns that were overwhelming.

excessively concerned with trivial details; fastidious.

The project manager was fussy about formatting, insisting all the reports be aligned perfectly.

Late 18th century; from fuss + -y.

fussy eater

A person who is very particular about the food they eat.

fussy about details

Being overly concerned with minor aspects of something.

fussy baby

A baby that cries or is difficult to calm down.

fastidious

Very attentive to accuracy and detail.

finicky

Fussy about one's needs or requirements.

meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

High-maintenance

She needs a lot of attention; she's so fussy, I’d call her high-maintenance.

Picky

That guy is really fussy about where he sits; he's such a picky person.