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prying Antonyms

Opposite of prying

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

Excessively or offensively curious about other people's private affairs; meddlesome.

Usage Example

"They installed tall privacy hedges around the backyard to keep out the unobtrusive eyes of the neighbors."

Strongest
unobtrusive
Strong
discreet
uninquisitive
respectful
indifferent

• noun (Context 2)

The act or habit of inquiring closely and intrusively into someone else's private business.

Usage Example

"She grew tired of her roommate's constant discretion into her personal correspondence."

Strong
discretion
indifference

Similar words to prying

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

nosy
snooping
intrusive
nosiness
inquisitive
prizing
meddlesome
meddling
See all synonyms of prying

• Nearby Words

pruny
prussian
pry
prying
pseudo
pseudonym
pseudonymously

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