1. excessively concerned with minor details or perfectionism; too particular or finicky about small things
Usage: informal; often used to describe a person's behavior or attitude

Examples

• She has an overfussy approach to organizing her closet, arranging clothes by color and season.
• The overfussy editor rejected the manuscript over a single misplaced comma.
• Don't be overfussy about the recipe; a few substitutions won't ruin the dish.
• His overfussy nature made it difficult for him to enjoy spontaneous activities.
• The overfussy customer complained about every minor detail of the hotel room.
• She's overfussy about how her coffee is prepared, always sending it back.
• An overfussy approach to parenting can sometimes prevent children from developing independence.