UNFUSSY Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

unfussy

adjective

Definition of unfussy

as in slovenly

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as in undemanding

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Recent Examples of unfussy Nevertheless, plenty of kitchens that did make the cut share that same intimacy, with artful, unfussy cooking; even the handful of tasting-menu spots revealed a softer, lighter side of fine dining. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 The varied edges and hues create an unfussy aesthetic that complements the other materials within the design, including wood planters, a metal table, wicker chairs, and plants. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 Birkin’s signature unfussy aesthetic translated well to her living environments, which featured a jumbled array of objects of all kinds, layered by years of flea market finds and vintage store visits. — Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026 That dynamic helped give the summit its unfussy, collegial vibe—rather than a revolving door of proclamatory keynotes, speaking moments were intended to be conversational; the presenters and participants, peers. — Danielle McNally, InStyle, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfussy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfussy

Adjective

And this is where the movie takes off from retro mythology to become its own slovenly mod thing.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
To Washington, a beard made a man look unkempt and slovenly, masking the higher emotions that civility required.

— Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025

Definition of slovenly

Adjective

This dish is undemanding and flexible, equally suited to a weeknight dinner or a casual outdoor meal.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Adding lettuce as a potato companion plant is a smart way to use your garden space, and undemanding lettuce won’t compete with potatoes for nutrients, either.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026

Definition of undemanding

Adjective

Upon its release, the strategy was criticized for its slipshod quality and lack of strategy recommendations.

— Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Even if Alex Murdaugh is a monster, how did South Carolina’s Low Country, with its good-ol’-boy networks and slipshod, glad-handing business practices, allow his monstrosity to flourish?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026

Definition of slipshod

Adjective

Among Jews with a religious affiliation, views on Israel’s recent military actions are far from uniform or uncritical.

— David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Research published in 2024 in the Journal of Political Ideologies similarly describes patriotism as being associated with commitment to democratic ideals and community, while nationalism is often conceptualized as a more exclusionary and uncritical attachment to the nation.

— Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Definition of uncritical

Adjective

Slicking back your hair with a perfect part brings this lazy day look to the next level.

— Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Some claimed that Buddhists, like Asians generally, were passive and lazy, and that their religious rites reflected a dull, monotonous approach to life.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 July 2026

Definition of lazy

Adjective

Eating like a child, Veit explains, was once understood to mean being overly excited and undiscriminating about food, not being picky.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Yes, despite her gender-fluid appearance and undiscriminating appeal, Labubu is a girl.

— Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 31 May 2025

Definition of undiscriminating

Adjective

The lawsuit is calling for a jury trial and accuses The Bay Club El Segundo of negligence, negligent hiring, negligent infliction of emotional distress, fraud via intentional concealment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and battery.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 July 2026
To think that risk disappears when hiring an expert is, at best, naïve and, at worst, strategically negligent.

— Vicente Pava, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of negligent

Adjective

The current approach to AI mirrors the haphazard medical standards of the early 20th century, Bressman says, before medical schools, medical boards and other authorities agreed on national benchmarks for training and licensing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Even the redactions were haphazard, with some names still visible.

— Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026