meddling

Definitions

The act of interfering in or busybodying with the affairs of others without being asked.

Involving oneself in matters that are not one's concern, often in an annoying or intrusive way.

Examples

She was tired of her neighbor's constant meddling in her personal affairs.

The manager was fired for his meddling in the creative process of the design team.

Synonyms

interfering intrusive prying nosy obtrusive officious intermeddling

Antonyms

unobtrusive aloof detached respectful reserved inconspicuous withdrawn