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 One of the state’s oldest continuously operating dance halls, Luckenbach Dance Hall traces its roots back to the mid-1800s and still feels refreshingly unfussy. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026 The menu is as unfussy as the dishes on it—divided into nibbles and small and large plates, all highlighted by Ottolenghi’s quintessential bright, citrusy Middle Eastern flavors. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 But anything that disrupts the unfussy, uncomplicated energy of this adult drama would likely torpedo the whole enterprise. — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026 The rooms Like the rest of the hotel, Maçakızı’s 74 rooms are pared back and unfussy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 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

Romance, like friendship, blooms with attention that’s slow and undemanding.

— Melissa Kirsch, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Nvidia remains, in our minds, the undisputed AI chip king, with shares trading at an undemanding valuation relative to its growth outlook.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of undemanding

Adjective

Analysts have warned that slipshod AI integration into defense systems could produce catastrophic miscalculations.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Upon its release, the strategy was criticized for its slipshod quality and lack of strategy recommendations.

— Juliette Kayyem, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026

Definition of slipshod

Adjective

But the podcast, while not uncritical, promises only good times with good company.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 24 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

All is peaceful under the long, lazy loggia laden with vibrant fuschia bougainvillaea – the Passeggiata dei Monaci – and in the neat orchards low-hanging with fat, bobbly Amalfi lemons.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
With the White Sox clinging to a one-run lead, Anthony Kay erased Yordan Alvarez on a lineout and got Jose Altuve to hit a lazy fly ball, ending the threat.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of lazy

Adjective

The current market structure has been remarkably generous toward undiscriminating passive index investors.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of undiscriminating

Adjective

The four-count lawsuit alleges that High Meadow was negligent and reckless in allowing more than 150 students into a pool that had a maximum capacity of 105 occupants.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Avila’s sister and co-plaintiff, Patricia Avila sued Brown in April 2021, alleging premises liability, negligent infliction of emotional distress and strict liability.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of negligent

Adjective

Violent crime, once almost unknown on the island, is rising sharply—another sign of the state’s haphazard retreat.

— Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026
With no clear guidance, haphazard and improvised efforts by companies to clean the homes left 6 in 10 residences still unsafe.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026