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self-important and very eager to give orders or help when it is not wanted, or needed
Example
The manager ’s officious oversight of the project was unnecessary.
His officious manner during the meeting irritated everyone.
The officious clerk insisted on checking every detail of my application.
Example
The manager’s officious oversight of the project was unnecessary.
His officious manner during the meeting irritated everyone.
The officious clerk insisted on checking every detail of my application.
Her officious attitude at the event made others feel uncomfortable.
She found the officious neighbor’s advice to be intrusive.
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