Fuss

Meaning

unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter

a display of unnecessary or excessive concern about something

Example Sentences

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

She made a fuss about the delay in service.

Example Expressions

make a fuss

Synonyms

commotion, bother, ado, agitation, uproar, disturbance, stir

Entry 1

commotion, bother, ado, agitation

Entry 2

commotion, uproar, disturbance, ado, stir

Antonyms

calmness, peace, quiet, composure, calm

Entry 1

calmness, peace, quiet, composure

Entry 2

calm, peace, quiet

Collocations

make fuss, fuss over details, unnecessary fuss, make a fuss, fuss over, big fuss

Entry 1

make fuss, fuss over details, unnecessary fuss

Entry 2

make a fuss, fuss over, unnecessary fuss, big fuss