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unfussily

unfussily

6.2
In a calm way without showing annoyance or complaint
  • adverb
  • /ʌnˈfʌsɪli/
translation icon : sin complicaciones
  • He accepted the criticism unfussily, showing no sign of annoyance or complaint.

Examples

  • She handled the unexpected changes unfussily and continued with her work.

  • The meal was served unfussily, with no elaborate presentation or ceremony.

  • She handled the situation unfussily.

  • He accepted the changes unfussily.

  • She handled the situation unfussily, calmly resolving the issue without any complaints.

  • He completed his tasks unfussily, managing to stay composed even under pressure.

  • The children played unfussily in the park, enjoying their time together without any fuss.

Synonyms

calmly
vsunfussily
110 1.0

In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness

also avoids making a fuss or showing irritation, not just staying peaceful
nonchalantly
vsunfussily
9 7.4

In a calm way that shows no worry or excitement

is calmer and more undemanding rather than casual or indifferent
serenely
vsunfussily
7 3.9

In a calm, peaceful way without worry

adds the idea of being undemanding and refusing to show irritation
placidly
vsunfussily
3 5.2

To act calmly and peacefully without showing excitement

includes staying calm but also not making fuss or showing complaint
levelly
vsunfussily
1 4.4

A person speaks or acts calmly and steadily without showing strong feeling

leans more toward quiet patience and avoiding fuss or irritation
uncomplainingly
vsunfussily
1 7.0

Acts calmly and patiently while accepting hard things without protest

focuses on calm undemanding behavior rather than just enduring hardship
imperturbably
vsunfussily
1 8.1

In a calm way without showing any worry

is calmer and more undemanding avoiding fuss or complaint
insouciantly
vsunfussily
1 9.9

In a relaxed way without worry

is calmer and less carefree focusing on not making a fuss
unflappably
vsunfussily
7.4

In a calm way that does not show fear or worry

tends to be quietly undemanding and avoids making a fuss
unaffectedly
vsunfussily
7.8

Calmly without showing any emotion

is more about quiet patience and not making any fuss or complaint
relaxedly
vsunfussily
4.2

To act in a calm, comfortable, unhurried way

suggests ease but may not imply avoidance of complaint or fuss
unconcernedly
vsunfussily
7.0

In a way that shows no worry or interest

is more about calm undemanding behavior rather than indifferent lack of interest

How Fussy

fussily
1 7.3
unfussily
6.2
calmly
110 1.0

Surface Forms

unfussily positive

Morphology

unfussily = unfussy (transparent) = un + fuss + y + ly

The adverb is formed by adding '-ly' to 'unfussy', which itself is transparently 'un-' + 'fussy' from 'fuss'.

Etymology

The word unfussily is made from un- 'not' and fuss 'bother or show of worry', with -ily showing how something is done. So to act unfussily is to accept things calmly and 'without making a fuss'.