fussy

Definitions

Hard to please or satisfy; fastidious.

Requiring or involving much attention to detail or unnecessary complexity.

Easily upset or irritable, especially in reference to a child.

Examples

My cat is very fussy about what brand of food she eats.

The toddler was quite fussy after missing his afternoon nap.

He is a fussy eater who refuses to touch any green vegetables.

Synonyms

fastidious picky finicky particular demanding fretful persnickety

Antonyms

easygoing laid-back unfussy carefree indifferent relaxed undemanding