fusses

NOUN

disturbance, trouble

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commotion confusion controversy excitement flap furor hassle ruckus stink

STRONG

ado agitation altercation argument bickering bother broil bustle complaint difficulty display dispute fight flurry flutter fret objection palaver perturbation quarrel row scene squabble stew stir storm to-do turmoil unrest upset worry

WEAK

falling-out kick-up wingding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement calm calmness peace quiet

STRONG

concurrence ease happiness harmony rest

Example Sentences

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While Lord Wynstowe fusses around measuring chins and noses, Charlie and Alice are concerned with the grosser features of the human body.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Julie fusses over her mother, trying to make Rosalind happy, trying to understand her mother as she watches time slipping away.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2022

She fusses about his health and his attitude, remarking to her son that at least he had given up on his crazy earlier plan:

From Salon • Jul. 24, 2021

“We’ve had this very, very dark period,” she says, careful not to sound too relieved as she fusses with the fit of her mask.

From Washington Post • May 12, 2021

"Don't muss my hair," Fifi fusses, patting it down as if it were a hat.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez