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

But she pays little attention as she fusses around the grave and whispers sweet nothings to her dead son.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

Townley fusses splendidly as the nurturing Jane and is even better as Marian, a cynical editor for the Associated Press.

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2023

KYIV, Ukraine — Down a dusty stairwell, hidden from the shelling that has become the grim background noise of Ukraine’s capital, Ludmila Yashenko fusses with the babies.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2022

She wipes a handkerchief across her mouth, fusses with her hair, trying to pull herself together.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton