Officious synonyms
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(Geol.) Designating or of igneous rock formed from magma that hardened while still within the earth, moon, etc.
Having, or behaving as if having, too high an opinion of one's own importance.
Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold:
Meddling or inclined to meddle; interfering
rude (related)
Barbarous or ignorant
Marked by or arising from a feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others:
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Producing or capable of producing the desired effect; having the intended result; effective
(Gram.) Designating or of a verb occurring only in the third person singular: in English, either with no explicit subject (Ex.: methinks all is lost) or with it as the indefinite subject (Ex.: it snowed all night)
Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced
Not in accord with the usual regulations; unofficial.
(Law) Relating to affairs of state.
(Informal) Annoyingly aggressive and persistent
Not acting officially:
self-effacing (antonym)
Shy, extremely humble and modest; making oneself seem unnoticeable.
shy (antonym)
Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
timid (antonym)
Lacking in courage or confidence.
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modest (antonym)
Having or showing a moderate estimation of one's own abilities, accomplishments, or value:
participate (related)
(Obsolete) Acting in common; participating.
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
ill-natured (related)
obsequious (related)
absent-minded (related)
obnoxious (related)
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insubordinate (related)
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