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Nosy vs Concerned - What's the difference?

nosy | concerned |

As adjectives the difference between nosy and concerned

is that nosy is prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle while concerned is showing concern.

As a verb concerned is

past tense of concern.

nosy

English

Alternative forms

* nosey

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle
    • They built tall fences, yet the nosy neighbors always seemed to know everything about them.

    Synonyms

    * interfering * kibitzing * meddlesome

    Anagrams

    * ----

    concerned

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing concern.
    • There was a concerned expression on her face as I told her the news.
  • Involved or responsible.
    • The people concerned have been punished.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (concern)