What is another word for officiousness?
Pronunciation: [əfˈɪʃəsnəs] (IPA) 
Officiousness refers to the tendency of someone to be overly assertive or meddlesome in situations where they are not needed or wanted. Some synonyms for this term include intrusiveness, interference, pushiness, overzealousness, and meddlesomeness. These words all capture the essence of someone who is overly involved in situations that do not require their involvement, often leading to annoyance or frustration. Other synonyms for officiousness may include overbearing, domineering, and authoritarian. Whatever the term used, the key is to describe someone who behaves in a way that is perceived as intrusive or overly assertive, often in an attempt to exert control over a situation.
