meddlesome
The word “meddlesome” has 3 syllables: med-dle-some
It's pronounced as /ˈmɛdəlsəm/
What is synonym and antonym for meddlesome?
In the thesaurus, “meddlesome” has 44 synonyms and 17 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for meddlesome along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for meddlesome
- annoying
- bold
- brazen
- bumptious
- busy
- busybody
- curious
- encumbering
- harassing
- hindering
- impeding
- impertinent
- impudent
- inquisitive
- insolent
- interfering
- intermeddling
- interposing
- interrupting
- intruding
- intrusive
- invading
- kibitzing
- meddling
- mischievous
- nosy
- obstructive
- obtrusive
- officious
- overbearing
- pestiferous
- presuming
- presumptuous
- protrusive
- prying
- pushing
- pushy
- rude
- snooping
- snoopy
- superserviceable
- tampering
- trespassing
- troublesome
Antonyms for meddlesome
- avoiding
- dodging
- hands-off
- ignorant
- inhibited
- quiet
- reclusive
- reserved
- restrained
- reticent
- retiring
- silent
- subdued
- taciturn
- uninvolved
- unobtrusive
- withdrawn
Meanings of meddlesome
- adjective
- Characterised or marked by meddling; inclined or having a tendency to meddle or interfere in other people's business.
Example Sentences
- The neighbors considered his constant advice to be meddlesome.
- Her meddlesome behavior created tension among the team members.
- Everyone avoided discussing private matters around the meddlesome visitor.
- The article criticized the government for being too meddlesome.
- His meddlesome attitude made it difficult for others to work independently.
On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to meddlesome, such as: annoying, avoiding, bold, brazen, bumptious, busy, busybody.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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