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1
as in prying
interested in what is not one's own business
nosy in-laws asking about our finances
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2
as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
a nosy coworker sat down right next to us as we were having an unmistakably private conversation
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Recent Examples of nosy
Spring is in full gear with warmer temperatures, rainy weather and of course, the arrival of one of the nosiest insects.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 11 May 2025
Dark secrets are threatened when the diary falls into the hands of her concerned but nosy professor.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 5 May 2025
With the nosy strangers finally returning to their budget accommodations with no jacuzzi, Robyn and Dante finally have time to check out how soft the bed is in their bedroom.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 May 2025
Another commented: Really just nosy, not even trying to escape.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 11 May 2025
Dark secrets are threatened when the diary falls into the hands of her concerned but nosy professor.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 5 May 2025
With the nosy strangers finally returning to their budget accommodations with no jacuzzi, Robyn and Dante finally have time to check out how soft the bed is in their bedroom.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 May 2025
Another commented: Really just nosy, not even trying to escape.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nosy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosy
Adjective
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But inquiring into the specifics of familial dynamics is impudent and prying -- and a line of questioning that most people would be happy to avoid answering themselves.—
Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin,
oregonlive,
4 Feb. 2023
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But inquiring into the specifics of familial dynamics is impudent and prying — and a line of questioning that most people would be happy to avoid answering themselves.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Called Artificial Intelligence for Managing Integrated Environmental Elements, or Aimee, the tech is meant to assist air traffic controllers at busy international hubs.—
Adrienne Bernhard,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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The schedule partly overlaps with the reserve’s busiest season and a time when the Coastal Commission tends to prohibit development to maximize parking and open space for public use.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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On July 4, Venus enters the lighthearted and inquisitive sign of Gemini, where the love planet encourages everything from variety and exploration to intellectual stimulation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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According To Experts Where To Set Up A Mouse Trap Mice are inquisitive and will investigate anything new, says Owen.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Restructuring code reviews to start with curious questions, rotating pair programming to connect different backgrounds, creating roles that normalized disagreement and training managers to spot covering triggers transformed their culture.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The little boys are now toddlers — 2½ year olds who are curious about the world around them.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Nosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosy. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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