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Unfussy

adj.calm, kindeveryday

What it means

Practical and easy to please, without elaborate demands or decoration.

Reach for it when Praising a person, object, meal, or design for straightforward ease.

The unfussy café served one excellent soup and welcomed muddy boots.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    low-maintenance

    little upkeep or accommodation is needed

    not when sounds transactional when applied to people

  • everyday

    plain

    decoration is deliberately restrained

    not when may suggest dullness rather than practical charm

  • everyday

    simple

    few extras or complications are wanted

    not when can imply lack of care or quality

  • warm

    easygoing

    a person's relaxed temperament is central

    not when not for plain design or simple food

  • professional

    streamlined

    unnecessary features have been removed

    not when too technical for hospitality or temperament

Said against

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It naturally appears in

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  • unfussy food

    Fresh ingredients made the unfussy food memorable.

  • unfussy design

    An unfussy design kept every control easy to find.

  • unfussy manner

    His unfussy manner put first-time volunteers at ease.

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