Meddlesome: meaning, definitions and examples
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meddlesome
[ ˈmɛdəlsəm ]
in relationships
Interfering in other people's affairs or business; meddling.
Synonyms
busybody, intrusive, nosy, prying
Examples of usage
- She was always asking me about my personal life, she was quite meddlesome.
- The meddlesome neighbor couldn't resist gossiping about everyone on the block.
in work
Interfering or intruding in a situation or activity where one is not wanted or needed.
Synonyms
interfering, intrusive, meddling, obtrusive
Examples of usage
- His meddlesome behavior at the office made everyone uncomfortable.
- The meddlesome colleague kept trying to micromanage my projects.
Translations
Translations of the word "meddlesome" in other languages:
🇵🇹 intrometido
🇮🇳 दखलंदाज़
🇩🇪 neugierig
🇮🇩 usil
🇺🇦 надокучливий
🇵🇱 wścibski
🇯🇵 おせっかい
🇫🇷 mêle-tout
🇪🇸 entrometido
🇹🇷 işgüzar
🇰🇷 참견하기 좋아하는
🇸🇦 فضولي
🇨🇿 dotěrný
🇸🇰 dotieravý
🇨🇳 多管闲事
🇸🇮 vsiljiv
🇮🇸 ágangsharður
🇰🇿 араласатын
🇬🇪 თავბრუდამხვევი
🇦🇿 müdaxilə edən
🇲🇽 entrometido
Word origin
The word 'meddlesome' originated from the Middle English word 'medelsome', which meant inclined to meddle. The suffix '-some' is used to form adjectives indicating a tendency or state. The word 'meddle' itself comes from the Old English 'meddlian', meaning to mix, mingle, or interfere. Over time, 'meddlesome' has evolved to describe someone who interferes inappropriately in the affairs of others.