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Meddlesomeness vs Meddlesome - What's the difference?

meddlesomeness | meddlesome | Derived terms |

Meddlesome is a derived term of meddlesomeness.



As a noun meddlesomeness

is the qualities of being meddlesome; officiousness, intrusiveness.

As an adjective meddlesome is

inclined or having a tendency to meddle or interfere in other people's business.

meddlesomeness

English

Noun

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  • the qualities of being meddlesome; officiousness, intrusiveness

    • meddlesome

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Inclined or having a tendency to meddle or interfere in other people's business.
    • If those meddlesome kids hadn't turned me in, I'd have gotten away with my nefarious scheme!

    Synonyms

    * (inclined to meddle or interfere ): interfering, kibitzing, nosy

    Derived terms

    * meddlesomely * meddlesomeness