FUSSED Synonyms: 245 Similar and Opposite Words

fussed

verb

past tense of fuss

as in complained

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

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as in drooled

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

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as in moaned

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

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as in fawned

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

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as in worried

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

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as in bothered

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

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Recent Examples of fussed If the offensive line’s healthy again, RB Saquon Barkley will ramble again, broadening QB Jalen Hurts’ margin for error and being fussed at by the coaching staff. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 The crime went unsolved for many years, prompting Mason to start making this movie in the early 2000s, and the immediate conclusion to jump to is that the LAPD maybe wasn’t too fussed about it. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026 Dunst doesn’t get fussed about that sort of thing. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2025 Others might tell you that hosting an awards show is a thankless gig, but Bargatze doesn’t seem fussed. — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025 The woman explained in a post on Mumsnet that her fiancé isn’t fussed about having a big wedding as he’s been married before. — Latoya Gayle, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025

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Irvine's sister, aunts and cousins attended Romero's court hearing in New York City Thursday and complained to reporters that the former police officer was allegedly receiving special treatment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Prior Justice Department inspectors general have long complained about the limitations to their authority to investigate certain types of attorney misconduct.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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Who had broken a wrist on the back-yard flagstones, drooled cherry medicine down her sleeping face on the car ride back from the hospital.

— Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
For Valentine's Day 2026, the retailer released a confetti glass icon candle that shoppers drooled over.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026

Definition of drooled

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The deal drew concern from legislators and delivery drivers, who worried about reduced competition.

— Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Korpi wanted to leave the experiment because he wasn’t allowed to study for an upcoming graduate school admission test, and was getting worried about being unprepared.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of worried

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The Canes also continue to try to flip several 2027 players, including linebacker Aston Whiteside, a Texas A&M commitment who raved about his UM visit last weekend.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Asked about McDaniels after practice on Monday, before this deal was done, Ball raved about his lanky teammate's capability and compared him to a video game creation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026