adj
Uncommon
interfering
Interfering (adj) means Prone to meddling in other people's business. Example: “She resented her interfering mother-in-law's constant advice.”
adj
1
Prone to meddling in other people's business.
"She resented her interfering mother-in-law's constant advice."
How to use interfering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone who meddles in things that aren't really their business.
Common pairings
interfering busybody
interfering relative
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Word forms
- Plural
- interferings
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Rhymes for interfering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “interfering” mean?
The word “interfering” means prone to meddling in other people's business. In plain terms, describes someone who meddles in things that aren't really their business.
How do you use “interfering” in a sentence?
Here is “interfering” used in a sentence: “She resented her interfering mother-in-law's constant advice.”
What part of speech is “interfering”?
“Interfering” is an adjective.
Is “interfering” a common word?
“Interfering” is an uncommon word in modern English.
