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officious

Asserting authority or interfering in a domineering way, especially in trivial matters; excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice.

GRESAT

Example

The officious bureaucrat insisted on reviewing every minor document, significantly delaying the approval process.

Synonyms

meddlesomeintrusiveoverbearinginterfering

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