prying
How to pronounce prying:
Synonyms for prying:
attentiveness
concern
inquiry
inquisitiveness
interest
interference
interrogation
intrusiveness
nosiness
obtrusiveness
questioning
regard
snoopiness
wonderment
Antonyms for prying:
apathetic
casual
disinterested
incurious
indifferent
insensible
insouciant
nonchalant
pococurante
unconcerned
uncurious
uninterested
unquestioning
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