as in curiosity
an eager desire to find out about things that are often none of one's business
your annoying nosiness isn't going to win you any friends
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or nosey
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as in prying
interested in what is not one's own business
nosy in-laws asking about our finances
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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 nosiness
Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
The unsecured Signal group chat may have violated the law and Department of Defense regulations, including a warning a week earlier about security vulnerabilities in the Signal app that were being targeted by nosy Russian hacking groups.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Point Reyes is a small, nosy town.
—Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Geminis are often very funny and intelligent, which is why Clark Green also exemplifies the traits of the sign, including being a nosy coworker.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Of course our neighbors are nosy in Charlotte.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
The unsecured Signal group chat may have violated the law and Department of Defense regulations, including a warning a week earlier about security vulnerabilities in the Signal app that were being targeted by nosy Russian hacking groups.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Point Reyes is a small, nosy town.
—Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Geminis are often very funny and intelligent, which is why Clark Green also exemplifies the traits of the sign, including being a nosy coworker.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosiness
Noun
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The poetically tragic thing about modern dating is that the apps so many people use, along with accomplices like Google and social media platforms, are curiosity’s biggest killers.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
3 May 2025
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Soon, a crowd of passers-by began to stop, their curiosity piqued for the New York summer ahead.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
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.—
Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin,
oregonlive,
4 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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New hotels are addressing the long-standing lack of good accommodations, and the harbor is now a busy stop for cruise ships bound for Lisbon and Málaga.—
Christopher Bagley,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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Topline Newark Liberty International Airport experienced a lengthy air traffic control outage Sunday morning, shortly before Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the airport should scale back its operations amid air traffic control issues at the busy New Jersey airport.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Tomatoes distributed to three U.S. states have been recalled due to concerns about possible salmonella contamination.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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For many workers, there is a big concern over whether or not their jobs will be impacted.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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An inquisitive crowd was lined up down the Leonard Street sidewalk, where performers dressed in rose gold dresses welcomed guests into the annual Tribeca Ball.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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In the coming years, across sectors, curious and inquisitive individuals who demonstrate strong learning agility, and an ability to fuse human and machine skills will become top talent.—
Amanda Kavanagh | This Column was created by Jobbio,
The Hill,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, they are met by curious neighbors who saunter into Robyn and Dante’s love nest.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Tracing a stellar signal The research team was curious to see whether there might be a connection between the radiation from magnetar flares and the formation of heavy elements.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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“Nosiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosiness. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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