Prying and Reclusive

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Prying adjective - Thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited.

Usage example: prying neighbors who refuse to mind their own business

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Reclusive is an antonym for prying.

Nearby Words: pry, pried

Reclusive adjective - Withdrawn from society; seeking solitude.

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Prying is an antonym for reclusive.

Nearby Word: recluse

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Reclusive and Prying. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/prying/reclusive

Prying & Reclusive. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/prying/reclusive>.

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