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meddlesome::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | busy, busybodied, interfering, meddling, officious |
| Derivation | meddlesomeness |
Examples of meddlesome
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Daniel Snyder's meddlesome ways have been pilloried for much of the last decade.
From the washingtonpost.com
But meddlesome suits aren't the only thing writers have to worry about nowadays.
From the variety.com
Yet China's anti-Tibet tactics are more meddlesome than statements to the media.
From the forbes.com
At that, Figueroa decided that it was time to get rid of the meddlesome may or.
From the time.com
No, this Chicago team was not afflicted with any meddlesome ball-deflecting fans.
From the washingtonpost.com
And school curriculums are under constant pressure from meddlesome governments.
From the economist.com
Many a bribe is paid to see off a meddlesome bureaucrat or bend an annoying rule.
From the economist.com
Even Calvin uses it, as he puts the meddlesome nurse, Miss Harp, in her place.
From the washingtontimes.com
A more sensible approach, and far less meddlesome, would be market education.
From the sacbee.com
- Interfering: intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner; "an interfering old woman"; "bustling about self-importantly making an officious nuisance of himself"; "busy about other people's business"
- (meddlesomeness) intrusiveness: aggressiveness as evidenced by intruding; by advancing yourself or your ideas without invitation
- Inclined or having a tendency to meddle or interfere in other people's business
