fuss

1 of 2

noun

ˈfəs

: needless bustle or excitement

They got down to business without any fuss.

: a show of flattering attention

made a big fuss over his favorite niece

: a state of agitation especially over a trivial matter

in a fuss and stew all afternoon—

Molly L. Bar-David

: objection, protest

She accepted the new assignment without any fuss.

: an often petty controversy or quarrel

the fuss they are raising … over certain words and phrases—

B. J. Hendricks

fuss

2 of 2

verb

fussed; fussing; fusses

intransitive verb

: to create or be in a state of restless activity

especially : to shower flattering attentions

fussing over the grandchildren

: to pay close or undue attention to small details

fussed with her hair

: to become upset : worry

: to express annoyance or pique : complain

transitive verb

: agitate, upset

fusser noun

Synonyms

Noun

challenge
complaint
demur
demurral
demurrer
difficulty
exception
expostulation
kick
objection
protest
question
remonstrance
stink

Verb

beef
bellyache
bitch
bleat
carp
caterwaul
complain
crab
croak
gripe
grizzle
grouch
grouse
growl
grumble
grump
holler
inveigh
keen
kick
kvetch
maunder [chiefly British]
moan
murmur
mutter
nag
repine
scream
squawk
squeal
wail
whimper
whine
whinge [British]
yammer
yawp
yaup
yowl

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Example Sentences

Noun They got down to business without any fuss. What is all the fuss about? Her new novel has caused quite a fuss. I don't want to make a fuss, but this soup is cold. Verb She'll fuss the whole time we're gone. I told him not to fuss. The baby fussed all day. Stop fussing and get to work! He's fussing about his new assignment. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Here's an interesting design for a manipulator that can do in-hand manipulation with a minimum of fuss, from the Yale Grablab. —

IEEE Spectrum, 23 Jan. 2023 Even at catered school lunches, Huggins won’t make a fuss if none of the sandwiches are vegetarian. —

Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 4 Jan. 2023 Instagram really brought back Away Messages and didn't make any fuss about it. —

Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2022 Now the brand is synonymous with monied young professionals who know what looks good but don’t want to make a fuss. —

Camille Okhio, ELLE Decor, 30 Nov. 2022 Queen Elizabeth was rarely one to complain or make a fuss. —

Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 7 Nov. 2022 So by the time the real one got out there, there was no fuss, no one cared. —

Clark Collis, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2022 If a good team ran those plays, say the Chiefs, there would be no fuss. —

Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2022 There won’t be a fuss, and the griddle will light up with your egg in moments. —

Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 13 Apr. 2022

Verb

These medium level compression socks are key for anyone who doesn’t want to fuss with the (occasional) struggle of getting their compression socks on and off, particularly at higher compression levels. —

Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023 Why fuss about haters and clout chasers if family’s the most important connection? —

Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 17 May 2022 Their adult daughters fuss about their parents’ foot-dragging to make special plans. —

Dallas News, 16 Dec. 2022 About two-thirds of the way up, Beckett started to fuss. —

Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 13 Oct. 2022 Why fuss with baby shoes when these warm booties just slip right on and snap firm? —

Good Housekeeping, 16 Nov. 2022 Beckett started to fuss again, getting hungry after such a long wait. —

Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 13 Oct. 2022 Someone digs out a stack of ring toss hoops, while others fuss over small cups of tea. —

Stephanie Yangstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2022 This one from Magic Mill offers even heat distribution, so there’s no need to fuss with rotating your food during baking. —

Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2022 See More

fuss 1 of 2

noun

as in objection

a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent she made a fuss over not being picked for the lead role in the play

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

objection
exception
complaint
protest
question
criticism
challenge
demur
stink
remonstrance
doubt
difficulty
expostulation
suspicion
demurral
demurrer
dispute
dissent
squabble
quibble
qualm
compunction
kick
misunderstanding
uncertainty
skepticism
quarrel
censure
scruple
reluctance
static
cavil
misgiving
unease
distrust
debate
mistrust
disobedience
hassle
niggle
argument
rebellion
uneasiness
reservation
conflict
unwillingness
dubitation
misdoubt
dubiety
defiance
indetermination
incertitude
distrustfulness
mistrustfulness
qualmishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

approval
agreement
willingness
sanction
acceptance
compliance
acquiescence
assent
obedience

as in huff

a state of nervous or irritated concern the new parents are always in a fuss over whether the baby is dressed warmly enough

Synonyms & Similar Words

huff
panic
sweat
fret
tizzy
pother
fluster
dither
lather
stew
swelter
bother
twitter
swivet
dudgeon
hysteria
ado
agitation
pique
hand-wringing
alarm
furor
uproar
nervous breakdown
delirium
alarum
distraction

as in commotion

a state of noisy, confused activity the company managed the move into the new building without any undue fuss

Synonyms & Similar Words

commotion
stir
disturbance
hurry
turmoil
noise
hoopla
clatter
hubbub
ruckus
hullabaloo
bother
clutter
storm
furore
fun
racket
ado
hoo-hah
kerfuffle
bustle
pother
uproar
furor
rumpus
hoo-ha
foofaraw
tumult
blather
pandemonium
hurricane
ballyhoo
roar
row
shindy
do
flurry
zoo
bluster
squall
hurly
splore
ruction
whirl
coil
outcry
stew
corroboree
hurly-burly
upheaval
moil
to-do
hurry-scurry
welter
clamor
hurry-skurry
howl
cacophony
unrest
bobbery
din
alarums and excursions
helter-skelter
disorder
williwaw
hubble-bubble
flutter
hassle
eruption
brawl
outburst
fracas
fret
fray
tizzy
scuffle
outbreak
dither
fever
hue and cry
melee
lather
flare-up
mêlée

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

rest
hush
peace
calm
quiet
stillness
tranquility
tranquillity
order
quietude
orderliness

as in whine

an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment none of the employees dared to make a fuss over having to come to work in the huge snowstorm

Synonyms & Similar Words

whine
complaint
moan
grievance
grumble
bitch
squawk
whimper
lament
gripe
whinge
grouse
murmur
bleat
protest
wail
carp
quibble
beef
yammer
objection
holler
kvetch
stink
miserere
grouch
demur
challenge
expostulation
plaint
remonstrance
niggle
kick

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

praise
compliment
acclaim
commendation
applause
approval
plaudit
sanction
endorsement
indorsement

fuss

2 of 2

verb

as in to complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely the eldest daughter is always fussing that she gets stuck with all the chores around the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

complain
scream
whine
worry
moan
grumble
squawk
mutter
bitch
squeal
bellyache
whimper
kick
beef
cry
grouse
nag
murmur
keen
kvetch
caterwaul
growl
gripe
grump
grizzle
whinge
grouch
yammer
kick up a fuss
holler
yowl
wail
bleat
protest
kick up a stink
repine
crab
carp
inveigh
yawp
maunder
quibble
yaup
sob
croak
cavil
stew
blubber
fret
lament
bewail
bemoan
deplore
quarrel (with)
object (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

delight
rejoice
accept
tolerate
endure
take
bear
applaud
crow
cheer
commend
countenance

as in to rave

to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm fans fussing over their favorite rock guitarist

Synonyms & Similar Words

rave
drool
gush
rhapsodize
enthuse
slobber
effuse
fawn
dote (on)
emote

as in to niggle

to make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant the picky eater who fusses over the arrangement of food on his plate or who won't eat the rice if it touches the salad

Synonyms & Similar Words

complain
niggle
quibble
moan
whine
nitpick
cavil
split hairs
carp
mutter
bitch
fault
squawk
criticize
squeal
grumble
bellyache
kvetch
beef
grouse
gripe
kick
yammer
whimper
wail
murmur
yowl
growl
crab
yawp
croak
yaup

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

praise
applaud
recommend
commend
approve
compliment
support
back
endorse
indorse
champion

as in to drool

to use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior given to fussing over her father whenever she wants a favor or some ready cash

Synonyms & Similar Words

drool
kowtow
fawn
curry favor
court
toady
bootlick
truckle
gush
defer
cringe
slobber
apple-polish
submit
kiss up to
woo
ingratiate
adulate
endear
overpraise
coax
cower
suck (up)
blandish
slaver
cajole
worship
idolize
flatter
yield
grovel
demean
debase
abase
soft-soap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disdain
despise
scorn
scoff
challenge
jibe
jeer
brave
defy
gibe

as in to worry

to experience concern or anxiety there is no use in fussing over things that you can't control

Synonyms & Similar Words

worry
trouble
fear
fret
stress
bother
stew
care a hang
sweat
give a hang
long
sweat blood
agonize
yearn
pine
despair
chafe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

accept
tolerate
take
endure
bear
abide
sustain
stick out
stomach

as in to bother

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy you shouldn't let a little thing like that fuss you

Synonyms & Similar Words

bother
worry
alarm
concern
disturb
distract
anger
upset
discomfort
distress
agitate
disquiet
annoy
dismay
flurry
plague
unsettle
irritate
confuse
discompose
haunt
ail
rattle
exercise
undo
distemper
frazzle
perturb
weird out
embarrass
irk
derail
exasperate
alarum
unhinge
fret
aggravate
rile
hagride
peeve
fluster
harry
bug
vex
grate
pique
chafe
get
freak (out)
gall
harass
put off
discourage
nettle
pester
put out
faze
discomfit
shake up
nonplus
chivvy
mortify
disconcert
daunt
chivy
jar
confound
abash
bedevil
unnerve
discountenance
dispirit
dishearten
demoralize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

settle
soothe
calm
quiet
alleviate
allay
assuage
compose
tranquillize
placate
tranquilize
mollify
pacify
appease
conciliate
propitiate

单词	fuss
释义	fuss 1 of 2 noun ˈfəs 1 a : needless bustle or excitement They got down to business without any fuss. b : a show of flattering attention made a big fuss over his favorite niece 2 a : a state of agitation especially over a trivial matter in a fuss and stew all afternoon—Molly L. Bar-David b : objection, protest She accepted the new assignment without any fuss. c : an often petty controversy or quarrel the fuss they are raising … over certain words and phrases—B. J. Hendricks fuss 2 of 2 verb fussed; fussing; fusses intransitive verb 1 a : to create or be in a state of restless activity especially : to shower flattering attentions fussing over the grandchildren b : to pay close or undue attention to small details fussed with her hair 2 a : to become upset : worry b : to express annoyance or pique : complain transitive verb : agitate, upset fusser noun Synonyms Noun challenge complaint demur demurral demurrer difficulty exception expostulation kick objection protest question remonstrance stink Verb beef bellyache bitch bleat carp caterwaul complain crab croak gripe grizzle grouch grouse growl grumble grump holler inveigh keen kick kvetch maunder [chiefly British] moan murmur mutter nag repine scream squawk squeal wail whimper whine whinge [British] yammer yawp yaup yowl See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun They got down to business without any fuss. What is all the fuss about? Her new novel has caused quite a fuss. I don't want to make a fuss, but this soup is cold. Verb She'll fuss the whole time we're gone. I told him not to fuss. The baby fussed all day. Stop fussing and get to work! He's fussing about his new assignment. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Here's an interesting design for a manipulator that can do in-hand manipulation with a minimum of fuss, from the Yale Grablab. —IEEE Spectrum, 23 Jan. 2023 Even at catered school lunches, Huggins won’t make a fuss if none of the sandwiches are vegetarian. —Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 4 Jan. 2023 Instagram really brought back Away Messages and didn't make any fuss about it. —Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2022 Now the brand is synonymous with monied young professionals who know what looks good but don’t want to make a fuss. —Camille Okhio, ELLE Decor, 30 Nov. 2022 Queen Elizabeth was rarely one to complain or make a fuss. —Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 7 Nov. 2022 So by the time the real one got out there, there was no fuss, no one cared. —Clark Collis, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2022 If a good team ran those plays, say the Chiefs, there would be no fuss. —Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2022 There won’t be a fuss, and the griddle will light up with your egg in moments. —Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 13 Apr. 2022 Verb These medium level compression socks are key for anyone who doesn’t want to fuss with the (occasional) struggle of getting their compression socks on and off, particularly at higher compression levels. —Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023 Why fuss about haters and clout chasers if family’s the most important connection? —Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 17 May 2022 Their adult daughters fuss about their parents’ foot-dragging to make special plans. —Dallas News, 16 Dec. 2022 About two-thirds of the way up, Beckett started to fuss. —Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 13 Oct. 2022 Why fuss with baby shoes when these warm booties just slip right on and snap firm? —Good Housekeeping, 16 Nov. 2022 Beckett started to fuss again, getting hungry after such a long wait. —Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 13 Oct. 2022 Someone digs out a stack of ring toss hoops, while others fuss over small cups of tea. —Stephanie Yangstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2022 This one from Magic Mill offers even heat distribution, so there’s no need to fuss with rotating your food during baking. —Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb origin unknown First Known Use Noun 1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1792, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Phrases Containing fuss fuss with raise a ruckus/fuss/stink fuss over kick up a fuss/stink fuss with raise a ruckus/fuss/stink fuss over kick up a fuss/stink Kids Definition fuss 1 of 2 noun ˈfəs 1 : unnecessary activity or excitement often over something unimportant 2 : protest entry 1 3 : a great show of interest made a fuss over the baby fuss 2 of 2 verb : to make a fuss fusser noun fuss 1 of 2 noun 1 as in objection a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent she made a fuss over not being picked for the lead role in the play Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance objection exception complaint protest question criticism challenge demur stink remonstrance doubt difficulty expostulation suspicion demurral demurrer dispute dissent squabble quibble qualm compunction kick misunderstanding uncertainty skepticism quarrel censure scruple reluctance static cavil misgiving unease distrust debate mistrust disobedience hassle niggle argument rebellion uneasiness reservation conflict unwillingness dubitation misdoubt dubiety defiance indetermination incertitude distrustfulness mistrustfulness qualmishness Antonyms & Near Antonyms approval agreement willingness sanction acceptance compliance acquiescence assent obedience See More 2 as in huff a state of nervous or irritated concern the new parents are always in a fuss over whether the baby is dressed warmly enough Synonyms & Similar Words huff panic sweat fret tizzy pother fluster dither lather stew swelter bother twitter swivet dudgeon hysteria ado agitation pique hand-wringing alarm furor uproar nervous breakdown delirium alarum distraction 3 as in commotion a state of noisy, confused activity the company managed the move into the new building without any undue fuss Synonyms & Similar Words commotion stir disturbance hurry turmoil noise hoopla clatter hubbub ruckus hullabaloo bother clutter storm furore fun racket ado hoo-hah kerfuffle bustle pother uproar furor rumpus hoo-ha foofaraw tumult blather pandemonium hurricane ballyhoo roar row shindy do flurry zoo bluster squall hurly splore ruction whirl coil outcry stew corroboree hurly-burly upheaval moil to-do hurry-scurry welter clamor hurry-skurry howl cacophony unrest bobbery din alarums and excursions helter-skelter disorder williwaw hubble-bubble flutter hassle eruption brawl outburst fracas fret fray tizzy scuffle outbreak dither fever hue and cry melee lather flare-up mêlée Antonyms & Near Antonyms rest hush peace calm quiet stillness tranquility tranquillity order quietude orderliness See More 4 as in whine an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment none of the employees dared to make a fuss over having to come to work in the huge snowstorm Synonyms & Similar Words whine complaint moan grievance grumble bitch squawk whimper lament gripe whinge grouse murmur bleat protest wail carp quibble beef yammer objection holler kvetch stink miserere grouch demur challenge expostulation plaint remonstrance niggle kick Antonyms & Near Antonyms praise compliment acclaim commendation applause approval plaudit sanction endorsement indorsement See More fuss 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to complain to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely the eldest daughter is always fussing that she gets stuck with all the chores around the house Synonyms & Similar Words complain scream whine worry moan grumble squawk mutter bitch squeal bellyache whimper kick beef cry grouse nag murmur keen kvetch caterwaul growl gripe grump grizzle whinge grouch yammer kick up a fuss holler yowl wail bleat protest kick up a stink repine crab carp inveigh yawp maunder quibble yaup sob croak cavil stew blubber fret lament bewail bemoan deplore quarrel (with) object (to) Antonyms & Near Antonyms delight rejoice accept tolerate endure take bear applaud crow cheer commend countenance See More 2 as in to rave to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm fans fussing over their favorite rock guitarist Synonyms & Similar Words rave drool gush rhapsodize enthuse slobber effuse fawn dote (on) emote 3 as in to niggle to make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant the picky eater who fusses over the arrangement of food on his plate or who won't eat the rice if it touches the salad Synonyms & Similar Words complain niggle quibble moan whine nitpick cavil split hairs carp mutter bitch fault squawk criticize squeal grumble bellyache kvetch beef grouse gripe kick yammer whimper wail murmur yowl growl crab yawp croak yaup Antonyms & Near Antonyms praise applaud recommend commend approve compliment support back endorse indorse champion See More 4 as in to drool to use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior given to fussing over her father whenever she wants a favor or some ready cash Synonyms & Similar Words drool kowtow fawn curry favor court toady bootlick truckle gush defer cringe slobber apple-polish submit kiss up to woo ingratiate adulate endear overpraise coax cower suck (up) blandish slaver cajole worship idolize flatter yield grovel demean debase abase soft-soap Antonyms & Near Antonyms disdain despise scorn scoff challenge jibe jeer brave defy gibe See More 5 as in to worry to experience concern or anxiety there is no use in fussing over things that you can't control Synonyms & Similar Words worry trouble fear fret stress bother stew care a hang sweat give a hang long sweat blood agonize yearn pine despair chafe Antonyms & Near Antonyms accept tolerate take endure bear abide sustain stick out stomach See More 6 as in to bother to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy you shouldn't let a little thing like that fuss you Synonyms & Similar Words bother worry alarm concern disturb distract anger upset discomfort distress agitate disquiet annoy dismay flurry plague unsettle irritate confuse discompose haunt ail rattle exercise undo distemper frazzle perturb weird out embarrass irk derail exasperate alarum unhinge fret aggravate rile hagride peeve fluster harry bug vex grate pique chafe get freak (out) gall harass put off discourage nettle pester put out faze discomfit shake up nonplus chivvy mortify disconcert daunt chivy jar confound abash bedevil unnerve discountenance dispirit dishearten demoralize Antonyms & Near Antonyms settle soothe calm quiet alleviate allay assuage compose tranquillize placate tranquilize mollify pacify appease conciliate propitiate See More Phrases Containing fuss kick up a fuss kick up a fuss
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