as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
meddling in other people's romantic lives is both obtrusive and presumptuous
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Recent Examples of obtrusive
The Fitbit Charge 6 has a similarly comfortable design, while the Oura Ring 4 is the least obtrusive of the bunch.
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PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Does the arch of the shoe feel supportive, or obtrusive?
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
For minimalists, a smaller organizer will be adequate and less obtrusive.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
However, the wearable technology of the day was clunky and obtrusive, and the emotion-recognition software was primitive.
—Nick Haber, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Mar. 2020
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PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Does the arch of the shoe feel supportive, or obtrusive?
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
For minimalists, a smaller organizer will be adequate and less obtrusive.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
However, the wearable technology of the day was clunky and obtrusive, and the emotion-recognition software was primitive.
—Nick Haber, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Mar. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtrusive
Adjective
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China has been particularly busy, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Ireland's Prime Minister Michael Martin, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Starmer all visiting Beijing this month.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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But Greenstein says that keeping your child’s favorite toys handy in one spot around the home where kids feel comfortable and safe can give busy parents some time (even if just a few minutes) to call a friend, make a cup of coffee, take that shower, or even do a quick workout routine.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Persistent bugs, performance issues, intrusive prompts, ads, and bloatware have eroded the core Windows experience.—
Tom Warren,
The Verge,
29 Jan. 2026
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While this alarmed some users, this type of intrusive data harvesting is common on social media apps.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Garlic supplements and dietary garlic can have health benefits, and a few annoying side effects, like bad breath and stomach upset.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
26 Jan. 2026
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Patriots’ fans view Sunday as an annoying calisthenic, if not a joke.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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
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“Obtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtrusive. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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