officiously
/əˈfɪʃəsli/
adverb
- In a way that shows too much willingness to tell people what to do or to offer help that is not wanted, especially when it is not your job to do so.
- She officiously rearranged the papers on my desk while I was away, thinking she was being helpful.
- The security guard officiously demanded to see everyone's ID, even though the building was open to the public.
- The waiter officiously refilled our water glasses every two minutes, making the meal feel rushed.
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