fussy
/ˈfʌs.i/
fus · sy
ˈfʌs · i
English Definition
adj. too concerned about details
Significado en Español
quisquilloso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kén chọn, cầu kỳ
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Example Sentence
He is fussy about what he eats.
他对吃的东西很挑剔。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “fussy”:
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A
picky
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B
indifferent
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C
relaxed
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D
easygoing
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A — picky.
“fussy” means adj. too concerned about details
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ eater refused any meal that was not cooked exactly right.
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A
easygoing
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B
relaxed
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C
fussy
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D
careless
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C — fussy.
“fussy” means adj. too concerned about details
Common questions about “fussy”
What does “fussy” mean?
fussy — adj. too concerned about details. In Chinese: 过于挑剔的.
How do you pronounce “fussy”?
fussy is pronounced /ˈfʌs.i/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fus · sy.
How do you use “fussy” in a sentence?
He is fussy about what he eats. (他对吃的东西很挑剔。)
What are synonyms for “fussy”?
picky, particular, finicky — all close in meaning to fussy (adj. too concerned about details).
Is “fussy” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. fussy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
