Officiousness (Noun)
Meaning
Aggressiveness as evidenced by intruding; by advancing yourself or your ideas without invitation.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her constant need to correct others was overwhelming and her officiousness had made her a social outcast among her peers.
- The mayor's officiousness was on full display as he inserted himself into every conversation, uninvited, during the town hall meeting.
- His officiousness grew tiresome as he continued to offer unsolicited advice on how others should manage their personal lives.
- She often crossed the line into officiousness with her tendency to lecture those around her on the most mundane topics.
- The team leader's officiousness created tension when she consistently interrupted others during meetings to push her own agenda.