Fuss synonyms

confusion (related)

The definition of confusion is a state of bewilderment, misunderstanding or chaos.

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nag

An old useless horse.

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whimper

To utter or say with a whimper

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finical

Finicky, fastidious, overly precise or delicate.

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finicky

The definition of finicky is someone who is overly picky or fussy, or is showing an obsessive attention to detail.

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ado

The definition of ado refers to a flurry of activity.

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whine

To produce a sustained, high-pitched, plaintive sound, as in pain, fear, or complaint.

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object

Whitgift

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excitement (related)

An exciting or being excited; agitation

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hoo-ha

A chortle or laugh:

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bustle

(Computing) A cover to protect and hide the back panel of a computer or other office machine.

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uproar (related)

Loud confused noise, especially when coming from several sources

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choosy

Very careful in choosing; highly selective.

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discerning

The definition of discerning is showing good judgment or good taste.

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discriminating

Able to perceive fine distinctions between similar things; perceptive

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exquisite

Excellent or outstanding, especially by exhibiting or appealing to refined taste:

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fastidious

The definition of fastidious is a very careful attention to detail, or an uptight or hyper-critical person.

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fussy

Showing or needing careful attention

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grandmotherly

Characteristic of or befitting a grandmother.

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meticulous

The definition of meticulous is showing extreme care and concern for details.

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overnice

Too nice; too fastidious, precise, etc.

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persnickety

Snobbish; pretentious.

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picky

Fussy; particular; demanding to have things just right.

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precious

The definition of precious is something of great value or that is greatly loved.

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prissy

Excessively or affectedly prim and proper.

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punctilious

Very exact; scrupulous

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quibbling

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scrupulous

Precise; exact or strict

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agitation

Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.

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annoy

(Now rare, literary) A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes.

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commotion

The definition of commotion is a state of confusion, especially noisy confusion or hubbub.

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crab

Any of various decapods with four pairs of legs, one pair of pincers, a flattish shell, and a short, broad abdomen folded under its thorax

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disconcert

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dispute

An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.

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disturbance

A disturbing or being disturbed

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fanfare

A loud flourish of trumpets

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fidget

A condition of restlessness as manifested by nervous movements. Often used with the:

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flap

(Phonet.) A sound articulated with a single rapid touch of the tongue against the roof of the mouth

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fret

A wearing away

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fume

Rage or excitement which deprives the mind of self-control.

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gripe

(Engineering, dated) A device for grasping or holding anything; a brake to stop a wheel.

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hassle

A troublesome situation

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hubbub

A confused sound of many voices; uproar; tumult

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nitpick

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palaver

Palaver is defined as charming talk, or chatter.

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pedantry

Pedantry is an excessive attention to the rules or paying strong attention to the minor points of learning.

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pother

A cloud of smoke or dust that chokes or smothers.

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precisian

A person who is strict and precise in observing rules or customs, esp. of religion; specif., a 16th- or 17th-cent. English Puritan

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production

An occasion or activity made more complicated than necessary

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quarrel

A dispute or disagreement, esp. one marked by anger and deep resentment

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rave

An all-night dance party filled with electronic dance music (techno, trance, drum and bass etc.) and possibly drug use.

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row

A noisy argument.

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spat

The spawn of shellfish, especially oysters and similar molluscs.

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sputter

The definition of a sputter is a small explosive sound usually made because something is cooking or because there is a problem.

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stew

(US, regional) An artificial bed of oysters.

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stickler

One who insists on something unyieldingly:

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stir

Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions.

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to-do

(Archaic) Ado.

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todo

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trouble

Effort, especially when inconvenient or bothersome:

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tumult

A disorderly commotion or disturbance:

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upset

The definition of an upset is an unexpected victory.

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worry

An instance or cause of such a feeling.

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calm (antonym)

(In a person) The state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion.

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peace (antonym)

An agreement or a treaty to end hostilities:

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botheration

The act of bothering, or state of being bothered; cause of trouble; perplexity; annoyance; vexation.

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chafe

To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.

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take on

(Intransitive, colloquial) To catch on, do well; to become popular.

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putter

(Intransitive) To be active, but not excessively busy, at a task or a series of tasks.

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mess around

(Idiomatic) To have a sexual relationship, especially one which is non-commital.

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action (related)

Organized activity to accomplish an objective:

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easy (related)

Needless trouble

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hustle

(Slang) A way of making money, esp. a dishonest way

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flurry

A short period of active trading, as on a stock exchange.

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bicker

A wrangle; also, a noise, as in angry contention.

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bickering

Petty quarreling. Usually considered a childish behaviour, although often applied to adults.

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tiff

A petty quarrel.

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squabble

A minor fight or argument as between children, for example.

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pettifoggery

The actions of a pettifogger; a trivial quarrel.

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dither

A nervously excited or confused condition

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tizzy

A state of nervous excitement, confusion, or distress; a dither.

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niggle

worry unnecessarily or excessively

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mother

To act or serve as a mother.

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overprotect

To protect to an excessive degree; to coddle

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bother

The definition of a bother is a person or condition that causes worry or trouble.

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complaint

The definition of a complaint is an expression of, or the cause of, pain, anger, discontent, regret or annoyance.

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complain (related)

(Intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

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argument

A discussion in which there is disagreement; dispute; debate

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protest

A formal objection, especially one by a group.

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squawk

A shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird; a yell, scream, or call.

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