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nosiness Synonyms
Another word for nosiness
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• noun (Context 1)
The quality or habit of showing too much curiosity about the private affairs of others.
Usage Example
"Her neighbors installed a tall wooden fence in the backyard to deter her constant prying."
Strongest
prying
inquisitiveness
snooping
Strong
intrusiveness
meddlesomeness
meddling
curiosity
Opposites of nosiness
The opposite of nosiness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
indifference
disinterest
aloofness
unconcern
discretion
apathy
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nosiness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nosiness