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
Of intrusive technology taking stock of our life through ratings.
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Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 12 May 2026
Getlin and Pelayo were a lot less intrusive.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Her parents had been intrusive.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 May 2026
The Lorna Breen Foundation has verified 43 state medical boards — and more than 500 hospitals — as Wellbeing First Champions, meaning their applications no longer include intrusive mental health questions.
—Frances Mei Hardin, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
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Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 12 May 2026
Getlin and Pelayo were a lot less intrusive.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Her parents had been intrusive.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 May 2026
The Lorna Breen Foundation has verified 43 state medical boards — and more than 500 hospitals — as Wellbeing First Champions, meaning their applications no longer include intrusive mental health questions.
—Frances Mei Hardin, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for intrusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrusive
Adjective
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Pool service can be a bit slow during busy times, but once your perfectly prepared daiquiri arrives, all is forgiven.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The possible labor action has raised concerns about how the park could operate during one of the busiest travel periods of the year, particularly as schools begin letting out for summer break.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The service Smart, knowledgable, and friendly without being obtrusive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The big drawback is the fact that the machine is obtrusive, awkward, and decidedly unsexy.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her Southern accent is slightly clipped and officious, the type of drawl that’s a stamp of a suburban upbringing.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Sixty-three percent of Glamour readers polled think lurking is annoying and also kind of creepy.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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For instance, many partners have small gripes or annoyances with habits that are annoying at worst, but far from an outright red flag — like a partner that chews somewhat loudly, leaves cabinet doors open or hums constantly while working.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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The unit's playing time in those games had been limited by a combination of blowouts (wins and losses), minute restrictions (Aaron Gordon) and meddlesome minor injuries (Jamal Murray's ankle and shoulder).—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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Woody Johnson is known to be meddlesome, impatient and easily influenced by headlines.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Intrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrusive. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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