as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
she's that proverbially intrusive neighbor who never knocks before coming in
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Recent Examples of intrusive
The combination of a superior product with less intrusive ads propelled Google to dizzying heights.
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ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
The perverse idea is that voluminous, intrusive rules and laws can replace human judgment.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Symptoms include high anxiety, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, frequent intrusive memories of trauma, nightmares and flashbacks.
—Arash Javanbakht, The Conversation, 15 Sep. 2025
There are plenty of things to worry about as a parent, from coughs and colds to milestones and even intrusive thoughts.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
The perverse idea is that voluminous, intrusive rules and laws can replace human judgment.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Symptoms include high anxiety, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, frequent intrusive memories of trauma, nightmares and flashbacks.
—Arash Javanbakht, The Conversation, 15 Sep. 2025
There are plenty of things to worry about as a parent, from coughs and colds to milestones and even intrusive thoughts.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrusive
Adjective
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Perfect for both busy workdays and evenings out, the versatile top is easy to pair with lightwash jeans and a belt, or layered beautifully under blazers and cardigans.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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For less hustle and bustle, busiest avoid traveling Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These harnesses are less obtrusive but easier for cats to escape from.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
2 Sep. 2025
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The exceptional service is jovial and slick, but never obtrusive.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The former is the nerdier, more officious type in his bow tie and sport coat, the latter more rakish, a one-time rabble rouser who’s just happy to have something interesting to do.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Fast & Furious is notable for adding the character Gisele (Gal Gadot) and smaller players like Shea Whigham's officious Stasiak.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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An annoying, biker beast blasted out of my bowels onto the page and became the not-so-invisible embodiment of my disease.—
David Soren,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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In any case, this costume would probably go over best with a crowd of theater kids and/or people who are annoying about movies, also known as the exact Venn Diagram that is the staff of Them dot us.—
James Factora,
Them.,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The special ops unit chases every lead possible, from bribes to Mexican drug cartels, a meddlesome L.A. District Attorney (Merrick McCartha) and corruption in the government of Belarus.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Also on deck for Lionsgate are Good Fortune starring Keanu Reeves as a meddlesome angel along with Seth Rogen and Aziz Ansar and Hunger Games helmer Francis Lawrence’s Stephen King adaptation, The Long Walk.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
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“Intrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrusive. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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