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
Replacement teaching: This strategy teaches an individual to replace one type of stimming with a safer or less intrusive stimming action.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
At the time of his diagnosis, the singer/bassist was grappling with hand washing, obsessive thoughts and intrusive thoughts.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Ethical concerns also arise, as over-personalization risks being perceived as intrusive, potentially eroding customer trust.
—Kiran Yelamaneni, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Inviting yourself when you’re not wanted could come off as intrusive at best, rude at worst.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
At the time of his diagnosis, the singer/bassist was grappling with hand washing, obsessive thoughts and intrusive thoughts.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Ethical concerns also arise, as over-personalization risks being perceived as intrusive, potentially eroding customer trust.
—Kiran Yelamaneni, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Inviting yourself when you’re not wanted could come off as intrusive at best, rude at worst.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrusive
Adjective
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Check-in is seamless, but the hotel has only six parking spots and availability may be limited, especially on busy weekends, so plan to park across or down the street just in case.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And while Christophe had been busy developing a national school system during his reign, under Boyer, and all subsequent presidents, such projects had to be put on hold.—
Marlene L. Daut,
The Conversation,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Standing along the back wall in the Philadelphia Flyers dressing room after the game, surrounded by reporters with their obtrusive cellphone recorders just inches from his face and television cameras with their lights turned up brighter than necessary, Brink subtly, but noticeably, trembles.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Crisp acidity and non-obtrusive tannins that add a distinct but flexible structure.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2023
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Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Increasing one’s protein intake requires an annoying amount of foresight, a willingness to experience short-term displeasure, or both.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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This eye-rolling, annual chore is annoying, obviously, but also tied to the functioning of government.—
Made by History,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That stamped out meddlesome primaries by getting Trump on the same page and supporting those candidates, and by saving money that could be used in November instead of in costly intraparty battles.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
20 Apr. 2025
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With little more to do, Brett finds himself in constant ego clashes with his ex-wife Melissa’s (Nora Zehetner) meddlesome new husband, Connor (Josh Ventura).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Intrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrusive. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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