meddling
word · lemma: meddle
Definition
Meddling means becoming involved in something that is not your business or interfering in other people's affairs, usually in an annoying or unwanted way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in a negative or disapproving way. Commonly found in phrases like 'stop your meddling' or 'meddling in affairs.' Avoid using it for positive or helpful involvement.
Spanish: entrometido - meterse (en asuntos ajenos)Portuguese (BR): intromissão - intrometidoPortuguese (PT): intromissão - intrometidoChinese (Simplified): 干涉 - 干预Chinese (Traditional): 干涉 - 干預Hindi: दखल देना - हस्तक्षेप करनाArabic: تدخّل - متطفلBengali: হস্তক্ষেপ - নাক গলানোRussian: вмешательство - вмешиваниеJapanese: 干渉（かんしょう）- おせっかいVietnamese: can thiệp - xen vàoKorean: 참견 - 간섭Turkish: karışma - müdahaleUrdu: مداخلت - ٹانگ اڑاناIndonesian: campur tangan - ikut campur
Example Sentences
Her meddling always causes problems at work.
basic
They are tired of his meddling in their family issues.
basic
Please stop your meddling and let me handle it.
basic
His meddling made the situation worse instead of better.
natural
Everyone knows her for her constant meddling in other people's business.
natural
I wish my neighbors would mind their own business instead of meddling.
natural