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Meddlesome

usgb/ˈmedlsəm/Volume
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Often has a negative connotation implying annoyance or frustration with the interference. SlideHaving a meddlesome coworker can make it hard to concentrate.
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Usually refers to someone intruding in personal matters, not professional or public concerns. SlideA meddlesome aunt might try to influence your choice of college.
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Perceived levels of being meddlesome can vary between cultures, affecting social harmony. SlideIn our community, offering unsolicited advice is considered meddlesome.