Synonyms and antonyms of nosy in English
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INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT PEOPLE OR THINGS
"Did her spouse leave her?" "Well, aren't you rather nosy!"
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curious
The best students are the ones who are curious about everything.
inquisitive
She's such an inquisitive little girl!
inquiring
The organization tries to encourage inquiring and analytical young people to go into the sciences.
prurient
formal disapproving
That reporter has a reputation for being prurient and asking questions that are too invasive.
inquisitorial
formal disapproving
The inquisitorial nature of his questions did not set his guest at ease.
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A curious person is someone who is interested in learning about people or things.
nosy | American Thesaurus
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Don't be so nosy—this doesn't concern you.
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