fussy
/ˈfʌsi/
adjective
- Too concerned or worried about small, unimportant details; hard to please.
- She's fussy when it comes to choosing a movie to watch.
- He is very fussy about how his shirts are folded.
- The restaurant caters to fussy eaters by offering a simple menu.
- Having too much decoration or detail; not simple or plain.
- They preferred a clean design over something fussy and ornate.
- The living room looked fussy with too many patterns and colors.
- The dress was too fussy with all its ruffles and bows.
- (of a baby or young child) crying or showing discomfort for no clear reason.
- She gave the fussy infant a warm bath to calm him down.
- A fussy toddler often just needs a nap or a snack.
- The baby was fussy all evening and wouldn't fall asleep.
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