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meddlesome

/ˈmɛd.əl.səm/
med · dle · some
Adverb:meddlesomely
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• adjective

1

Fond of or given to interfering in other people's affairs without being invited or wanted.

Example

"She found it difficult to make independent decisions with her meddlesome relatives constantly offering unsolicited advice."

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• Nearby Words

medan
meddle
meddler
meddlesome
meddlesomeness
medellin
medevac

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the verb 'meddle' (from Old French 'medler', meaning to mix or mingle) combined with the suffix '-some', which indicates a tendency or inclination.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Meddlesome. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/meddlesome
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