Definition of obtrusive
1a
: forward in manner or conduct
obtrusive behavior The waiter was attentive without being obtrusive.
b
: undesirably prominent
obtrusive TV commercials
2
: thrust out : protruding
a sharp obtrusive edge
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The first known use of obtrusive was in 1667
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