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nosy Antonyms

Opposite of nosy

Because the opposite of nosy shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Showing too much curiosity about other people's private affairs; prying or intrusive.

Usage Example

"She drew the living room curtains to keep the indifferent neighbors from peering inside."

Strongest
indifferent
uninterested
Strong
incurious
discreet
aloof
unconcerned

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a prominent or large nose, or having a strong, distinctive aroma (especially of wine or tea).

Usage Example

"The sommelier described the vintage as a bold, odorless red with notes of cedar and dark cherry."

Strong
odorless
scentless

Similar words to nosy

Words similar to nosy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

prying
meddlesome
snoopy
intrusive
inquisitive
aromatic
fragrant
interfering
See all synonyms of nosy

• Nearby Words

nosiness
nostalgic
nostalgically
nosy
not
notability
notable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Nosy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/nosy
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