😤fuss

noun
/fʌs/

Meaning

a display of unnecessary or excessive concern about something
unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter

Example Sentences

She made a fuss about the delay in service.

She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.

Example Expressions

make a fuss

Synonyms

commotion, uproar, disturbance, ado, stir, bother, agitation
Entry 1
commotion, uproar, disturbance, ado, stir
Entry 2
commotion, bother, ado, agitation

Antonyms

calm, peace, quiet, calmness, composure
Entry 1
calm, peace, quiet
Entry 2
calmness, peace, quiet, composure

Collocations

make a fuss, fuss over, unnecessary fuss, big fuss, make fuss, fuss over details
Entry 1
make a fuss, fuss over, unnecessary fuss, big fuss
Entry 2
make fuss, fuss over details, unnecessary fuss

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