Meddlesome: meaning, definitions and examples

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meddlesome

 

[ ˈmɛdəlsəm ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.

See also: meddler, meddling.