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officious

adjective
/əˈfɪʃəs/

Meaning

Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.

Example Sentences

The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions.

Synonyms

meddlesome, interfering, intrusive, bossy, overbearing

Antonyms

modest, reserved, unobtrusive

Collocations

officious behavior, officious manner, officious tone, officious interference

Related Vocabularies

Happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time; on time.
relating to a specific subject, art, or craft, or its techniques.
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
Using analysis or logical reasoning; characterized by the use of analysis.
Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.

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