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BNC: 46547 COCA: 30161

meddlesome

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meddlesome /ˈmɛdl̟səm/ adjective
meddlesome
/ˈmɛdl̟səm/
adjective
Learner's definition of MEDDLESOME
[more meddlesome; most meddlesome]
: interfering with the activities and concerns of other people in an unwanted or unwelcome way : inclined to meddle爱管闲事的
BNC: 46547 COCA: 30161

meddlesome

adjective

med·​dle·​some ˈme-dᵊl-səm How to pronounce meddlesome (audio)
: given to meddling
meddlesomeness noun
Choose the Right Synonym for meddlesome

impertinent, officious, meddlesome, intrusive, obtrusive mean given to thrusting oneself into the affairs of others.

impertinent implies exceeding the bounds of propriety in showing interest or curiosity or in offering advice.

resented their impertinent interference

officious implies the offering of services or attentions that are unwelcome or annoying.

officious friends made the job harder

meddlesome stresses an annoying and usually prying interference in others' affairs.

a meddlesome landlord

intrusive implies a tactless or otherwise objectionable thrusting into others' affairs.

tried to be helpful without being intrusive

obtrusive stresses improper or offensive conspicuousness of interfering actions.

expressed an obtrusive concern for his safety

Example Sentences

Her neighbors saw her as a meddlesome nuisance. meddlesome neighbors kept asking the couple when they were going to have children
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Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of meddlesome was in 1615
BNC: 46547 COCA: 30161

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