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
Alleging an intrusive shed, a protruding carport and sprinkler damage, a Meridian church has taken legal action against a longtime neighbor.
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Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2025
Plus, these socks are knit in a way that minimizes intrusive seams, so there won’t be any chafing or snags to interrupt your beauty sleep.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
Céline and Nadia in contrast are asked multiple intrusive questions about everything from their health to their social life to their family dynamics.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 23 May 2025
The couple cited the intrusive U.K. press and a lack of support from the palace as their reasons for the move.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
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Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 May 2025
Plus, these socks are knit in a way that minimizes intrusive seams, so there won’t be any chafing or snags to interrupt your beauty sleep.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
Céline and Nadia in contrast are asked multiple intrusive questions about everything from their health to their social life to their family dynamics.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 23 May 2025
The couple cited the intrusive U.K. press and a lack of support from the palace as their reasons for the move.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrusive
Adjective
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For him, a slow summer simply means lazy days and not being busy, just enjoying the summer.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
16 June 2025
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Volunteer security personnel helped gather people back to the sidewalks and helped pedestrians cross busy intersections.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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In February, commissioners tabled a vote on the rezoning to give the builder time to revamp its plans after neighbors complained the development would be too obtrusive.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2025
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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
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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Unfortunately, everything else in this misadventure, from annoying love interests to cloying sidekicks, is a minecart going off the rails.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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Each cup is made from a single piece of heavy-gauge stainless steel, so there are no annoying seams for flour or sugar to get stuck in.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 June 2025
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The new president, Karol Nawrocki, and his allies in the opposition Law and Justice party see the EU as a meddlesome bureaucracy, with a liberal agenda that threatens Polish sovereignty.—
Mark Sappenfield,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 June 2025
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The crisis involves a body and a ticking clock, as well as a zany, meddlesome doorman (Method Man, always welcome) added for good measure.—
Natalia Winkelman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Intrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrusive. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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