Fussiness

/ˈfʌzinəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being fussy; the tendency to worry excessively about small details or to complain unnecessarily.

Etymology

From 'fussy' (adjective) plus the suffix '-ness', which creates an abstract noun denoting a quality or state.

Kelly Says

The '-ness' suffix is one of the oldest in English, going back over a thousand years—it's so fundamental that it feels almost invisible to us.

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