nosiness

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Noun nosiness has 1 sense

nosiness, prying, snoopiness - offensive inquisitiveness
--₁ is a kind of curiousness, inquisitiveness

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Nosiness

1. Noun: The quality or state of being curious or inquisitive about the affairs of others.

Example sentence: Her nosiness led her to eavesdrop on the private conversation happening next door.

2. Noun: The act of prying into someone else's business without invitation.

Example sentence: You should respect people's privacy and avoid unnecessary nosiness.

3. Noun: The inclination to be overly interested in or curious about insignificant matters.

Example sentence: His nosiness extended to scrutinizing every detail of other people's lives, including their daily routines.