fussiness

That intrinsic level of care is present in “Hard Truths,” but without the fussiness that often feels present in films made by notorious perfectionists.

The study's lead author, Dr Zeynep Nas, said she hoped these findings would "help to alleviate parental blame", acknowledging that fussiness, while common, could be "a major source of anxiety for parents and caregivers".

He spent hours talking and sharing stories, and they tolerated his fussiness, looking for just the right angle, just the right light.

Davis’ fussiness evokes watchmakers or jewelers, but those analogies miss her humor.

The script by Gregory Poirier tries too hard to keep the many plates spinning, and Keaton the director becomes overwhelmed by the fussiness of the storytelling.