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meddlesome

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore M words

inclined to interfere in others' affairs

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In a sentence

Meddlesome in a sentence

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His meddlesome neighbor offered unsolicited advice on everything.

Synonyms
intrusivenosyinterferingprying
Antonyms
unobtrusiveuninvolved

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Although she had every reason to gloat after the verdict, the attorney remained blank, accepting the win without a hint of boastfulness.

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Meddlesome (adjective) means inclined to interfere in others' affairs
Here is meddlesome used in an example sentence: "His meddlesome neighbor offered unsolicited advice on everything."
Common synonyms for meddlesome include intrusive, nosy, interfering, prying.
Antonyms of meddlesome include unobtrusive, uninvolved.
Meddlesome is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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