officiousness

Definition of officiousnessnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for officiousness
interference
Noun
  • Without any thermal interference from vibrating atoms because the atoms are so cold as to be nearly still, scientists hope to isolate the minuscule signals from dark matter.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • In addition, much of the feedback seems to urge the FCC to deny the plan over other impacts, including interference to astronomy and light pollution concerns.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Officiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/officiousness. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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