noun
- the quality or habit of being excessively curious about other people’s private affairs
Examples
- Her nosiness made her unpopular with the neighbors.
- I apologize for my nosiness, but I couldn’t help overhearing your conversation.
- His constant nosiness about my personal life was becoming annoying.
- The reporter’s nosiness helped uncover the scandal.
- She tried to control her nosiness and mind her own business.
- Their nosiness about the new family next door was obvious to everyone.