Officiously: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
officiously
[ ษหfษชสษsli ]
overly eager
Officiously refers to an action done in an assertively authoritative manner, often in a way that is intrusive or meddlesome. It implies a sense of overstepping boundaries and can denote an individual who feels it is their responsibility to offer help or opinions, even when unsolicited. The term often carries a negative connotation, suggesting that the person is being annoyingly assertive or acting without proper authority.
Synonyms
intrusively, meddlesomely, overzealously.
Examples of usage
- The manager officiously corrected the employees' work, even when they hadn't requested feedback.
- She officiously insisted on organizing the event, despite not being in charge.
- The security guard spoke officiously, instructing visitors on every minor detail.
Translations
Translations of the word "officiously" in other languages:
๐ต๐น oficiosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคเคพเคฐเคฟเค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช amtlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara resmi
๐บ๐ฆ ะพััััะนะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ urzฤdowo
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ฌ็ใซ
๐ซ๐ท officiellement
๐ช๐ธ oficialmente
๐น๐ท resmi olarak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณต์์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุณู ููุง
๐จ๐ฟ รบลednฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ รบradne
๐จ๐ณ ๆญฃๅผๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ uradno
๐ฎ๐ธ opinberlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะผะธ ัาฏัะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแคแแชแแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rษsmi ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ oficialmente
Etymology
The word 'officiously' is derived from the adjective 'officious', which comes from the Latin term 'officiosus', meaning 'obliging, helpful, or dutiful'. The root 'officium' translates to 'duty' or 'service', signifying a sense of obligation or helpfulness. The transition of the term into English occurred in the late 15th century, where it began to adapt a more pejorative undertone, denoting someone who is excessively eager to offer services or advice, often without being asked. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the usage of 'officious' maintained this negative connotation, as it was commonly associated with individuals in positions of authority who overstepped their roles. The adverbial form, 'officiously', emerged to express actions performed in this overly eager or meddlesome manner.