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emilylives
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Emily
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what's the opposite of nosy?
I'm looking for a positive word that is the opposite of nosy/meddlesome/invasive/prying... all the antonym finders seem to give the negative opposites (unconcerned, ignorant, avoiding, dodging), but there has to be a positive word that describes someone who is not nosy or meddlesome in a good way.
For example:
Alison is so ______. She never tries to involve herself in things that aren't her business.
Any ideas?
Thank you!!
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Posted 5/28/14 9:01 AM  |
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Pumpkin1
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what's the opposite of nosy?
respectful.
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| Posted 5/28/14 9:03 AM |
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peanutbutter2
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Re: what's the opposite of nosy?
I was going to say respectful as well.
Private?
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| Posted 5/28/14 9:05 AM |
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Re: what's the opposite of nosy?
laid-back, relaxed, unconcerned, respectful, proper, observant, tentative, cautious, self-sufficient...
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| Posted 5/28/14 9:08 AM |
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ppm80
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what's the opposite of nosy?
Discreet?
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| Posted 5/28/14 9:09 AM |
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ThreeforTea
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what's the opposite of nosy?
I see you want one word...
I would say respectful.
Message edited 5/28/2014 10:04:42 AM.
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| Posted 5/28/14 9:15 AM |
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blue11
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kat
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what's the opposite of nosy?
respectful...is it work related? then I think professional works as well.
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| Posted 5/28/14 9:18 AM |
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Sparrow
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Re: what's the opposite of nosy?
Posted by blue11
respectful...is it work related? then I think professional works as well.
I agree with this. Crazy that there doesn't seem to be real word for this though!
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| Posted 5/28/14 9:23 AM |
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Xelindrya
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what's the opposite of nosy?
I like Discreet
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| Posted 5/28/14 10:01 AM |
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StaceyWill
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Re: what's the opposite of nosy?
Posted by Sparrow
Posted by blue11
respectful...is it work related? then I think professional works as well.
I agree with this. Crazy that there doesn't seem to be real word for this though!
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| Posted 5/28/14 10:02 AM |
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Ayne11
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Re: what's the opposite of nosy?
Posted by Pumpkin1
respectful.
Yep!
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DRMom
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Re: what's the opposite of nosy?
I think it would have to be a phrase such as "respectful of others privacy" or "discreet with private information"
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| Posted 5/28/14 10:07 AM |
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ThreeforTea
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Re: what's the opposite of nosy?
Posted by DRMom
I think it would have to be a phrase such as "respectful of others privacy" or "discreet with private information"
I agree with this. I had posted "respectful of others privacy" but edited it because i thought she wanted one word.
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| Posted 5/28/14 10:12 AM |
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emilylives
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Re: what's the opposite of nosy?
thank you!!! these are all really helpful.
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| Posted 5/28/14 10:40 AM |
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stonecrest
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what's the opposite of nosy?
How about disinterested
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| Posted 5/28/14 10:41 AM |
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MomMom
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hi
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Re: what's the opposite of nosy?
Professional? If work related
Does not pry
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| Posted 5/28/14 11:03 AM |
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maybebaby
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Re: what's the opposite of nosy?
I could only think of "non-meddling" but I know that is two words.
It's funny how there really is not a word. "Reserved" may be OK too
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| Posted 5/28/14 12:01 PM |
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JP826
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Re: what's the opposite of nosy?
I would say "reserved"
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| Posted 5/28/14 1:29 PM |
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bunnyluck
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what's the opposite of nosy?
To get the right message accross I would use an adjustive and noun to describe her. Like:
Alison is respectifully (or kindly) aloof she never.....
Other words with a less negative connotation are: demure, modest, taciturn. Not sure if they get your message across. I take it you want to show this is a good and strong quality of her. Saying modest, reserved, tactiturn, or demure comes across at meek and shy.
Message edited 5/28/2014 2:00:59 PM.
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| Posted 5/28/14 2:00 PM |
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bunnyluck
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what's the opposite of nosy?
or simply put: Alison is non-invasive, she never...
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| Posted 5/28/14 2:02 PM |
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bella321
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Re: what's the opposite of nosy?
Posted by stonecrest
How about disinterested
ITA.
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| Posted 5/28/14 7:49 PM |
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Re: what's the opposite of nosy?
She is such a benevolent invidivual?
Looked that one up!
This is bothering me though because I know exactly what you mean because I know people like that and can't come up with the right way to describe them.
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| Posted 5/28/14 8:33 PM |
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SecretlyTTC14
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Re: what's the opposite of nosy?
unintrusive is the only word that comes to mind that doesn't seem negative to me. It's strange that there isn't really a good word for it.
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| Posted 5/28/14 9:20 PM |
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prunepie
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Re: what's the opposite of nosy?
Unobstrusive
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| Posted 5/28/14 11:38 PM |
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mama2charlotte
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what's the opposite of nosy?
Focused
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