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meddling
This term carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the interference is unwelcome, unnecessary, and often annoying. While "interfering" is a close synonym, "meddling" often suggests a more petty or nosy quality, frequently associated with domestic or personal affairs rather than professional or political ones, though it can be used in geopolitical contexts to describe unwanted intervention.
As a noun, the word is uncountable. It describes the general activity of interference rather than individual instances. Consequently, it does not take a plural form and is typically used with singular verbs or as an object of a preposition.
Meanings
Intrusive and interfering in the affairs of others without invitation or necessity.
Examples
Stop being so meddling and let me handle my own problems.
I cannot stand my meddling neighbor who always asks about my salary.
She is a meddling woman who thinks she knows what is best for everyone.
The manager was accused of meddling in the private lives of his employees.
I wish he would stop his constant meddling in our relationship.
The detective suspected that some third party was meddling with the evidence.
Why is the government meddling in the internal affairs of other nations?
I just want to live my life without any meddling from my parents.