Synonyms of nosy

nosy

adjective

ˈnō-zē 

variants or nosey

1

as in curious

interested in what is not one's own business

nosy in-laws asking about our finances

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curious
• inquisitive
• prying
• interested
• officious
• intrusive
• meddlesome
• snoopy
• concerned
• meddling
• obtrusive
• questioning
• interfering
• quizzical
• interrogative
• inquisitorial
• inquisitional

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indifferent
• disinterested
• incurious
• uninterested
• unconcerned
• uncurious
• apathetic

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• busy
• officious
• intruding
• annoying
• meddlesome
• intrusive
• pushy
• prying
• meddling
• obtrusive
• snoopy
• rude
• interfering
• presumptuous
• protrusive
• curious
• inquisitive
• impudent
• pushing
• insolent
• presuming
• bumptious
• brazen
• impertinent
• trespassing
• invading
• harassing
• overbearing
• pestiferous
• bold
• superserviceable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unobtrusive
• uninvolved
• silent
• quiet
• reclusive
• reticent
• withdrawn
• taciturn
• reserved
• retiring
• hands-off
• restrained
• inhibited
• subdued

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nosy

The trouble is not TMI but TLI Another falsehood standing in the way of feeling loved is the presumption that asking questions will seem nosy. — Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 16 June 2026

However, French cuisine, a 1950s horror movie and a nosy hotel employee interrupt their stay. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 17 May 2026

Much of the comedy came from the multi-generational family dynamics, as Ray's nosy parents lived right across the street. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026

The long lawn to the south remained mostly off-limits—but not for security reasons so much as keeping nosy tourists away from the first family. — Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026