obtrusive
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adjective \-ˈtrü-siv, -ziv\Definition of OBTRUSIVE
1
a : forward in manner or conduct <obtrusive behavior> b : undesirably prominent
2
: thrust out : protruding <a sharp obtrusive edge>
— ob·tru·sive·ly adverb
— ob·tru·sive·ness noun
See Examples of OBTRUSIVE
- The waiter was attentive without being obtrusive.
- We used less obtrusive colors in the bedrooms.
First Known Use of OBTRUSIVE
1667
Related to OBTRUSIVE
- Synonyms
- busy, interfering, intruding, meddlesome, meddling, nosy (or nosey), intrusive, officious, presuming, presumptuous, protrusive, prying, pushing, pushy, snoopy
- Antonyms
- unobtrusive
See Synonym Discussion at impertinent
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