officiousness (Meaning)

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officiousness (n)

aggressiveness as evidenced by intruding; by advancing yourself or your ideas without invitation

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aggressiveness as evidenced by intruding; by advancing yourself or your ideas without invitation

intrusiveness,interference, obtrusiveness, eavesdropping, inquiry, attentiveness,questioning, concern, prying, interrogation

indifference, incuriosity, disregard, incuriosity, unconcern, apathy, disregard, unconcern,indifference, apathy

The officiousness of the clerk made the simple task overly complicated.

The officiousness of the bureaucrat hindered the progress of the project.

The officiousness of the teacher stifled the students' creativity and enthusiasm.

The officiousness of the neighbor was a constant source of irritation for the entire block.