meddling
6 synonyms for meddling, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Interfering in other people's business without being asked or welcome.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Interfering in other people's business without being asked or welcome.
“Her meddling aunt kept giving unsolicited advice about the wedding.”
2. noun
Unwanted interference in someone else's affairs.
“He resented his boss's constant meddling in his projects.”
How to use meddling
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
meddling in someone's affairs
meddling neighbor
meddling parent
stop meddling
Frequently asked questions
What does “meddling” mean?
The word “meddling” means interfering in other people's business without being asked or welcome. In plain terms, poking your nose into things that aren't your business, usually with the implication you're making it worse.
How do you use “meddling” in a sentence?
Here is “meddling” used in a sentence: “Her meddling aunt kept giving unsolicited advice about the wedding.”
What part of speech is “meddling”?
Depending on how it is used, “meddling” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “meddling” have?
“Meddling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: interfering in other people's business without being asked or welcome.
