meddlesome Antonyms

Meaning of meddlesome

Wordnet

meddlesome (s)

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

Webster

meddlesome (a.)

Given to meddling; apt to interpose in the affairs of others; officiously intrusive.

meddlesome Sentence Examples

  1. My meddlesome neighbor always seems to be poking her nose into everyone else's business.
  2. The meddlesome interference of the committee slowed down the progress of the project.
  3. She couldn't stand her meddlesome relatives constantly offering unsolicited advice.
  4. The meddlesome reporter kept asking intrusive questions during the press conference.
  5. His meddlesome behavior only served to create tension among his friends.
  6. We had to deal with a meddlesome landlord who frequently inspected our apartment without notice.
  7. Despite his good intentions, his meddlesome attempts to fix everything often made matters worse.
  8. The meddlesome busybody was always gossiping about others and stirring up drama.
  9. It's frustrating when meddlesome coworkers interfere with your work without being asked.
  10. The meddlesome actions of the overprotective parent stifled their child's independence.

FAQs About the word meddlesome

intrusive in a meddling or offensive mannerGiven to meddling; apt to interpose in the affairs of others; officiously intrusive.

meddling, annoying, officious,busy, intruding, intrusive, obtrusive, pushing, bumptious, protrusive

unobtrusive, uninvolved, uninvolved, unobtrusive, reticent, retiring, taciturn, inhibited, silent, reserved

My meddlesome neighbor always seems to be poking her nose into everyone else's business.

The meddlesome interference of the committee slowed down the progress of the project.

She couldn't stand her meddlesome relatives constantly offering unsolicited advice.

The meddlesome reporter kept asking intrusive questions during the press conference.