Synonyms of protrusive

protrusive

adjective

prō-ˈtrü-siv 

as in busy

thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited

his protrusive way of helping his coworkers usually provokes resentment, not gratitude

Synonyms & Similar Words

• busy
• intruding
• officious
• intrusive
• meddlesome
• obtrusive
• annoying
• interfering
• meddling
• presumptuous
• pushy
• prying
• snoopy
• nosy
• presuming
• pushing
• rude
• impudent
• bumptious
• insolent
• brazen
• impertinent
• invading
• pestiferous
• curious
• inquisitive
• trespassing
• bold
• harassing
• overbearing
• superserviceable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unobtrusive
• withdrawn
• silent
• uninvolved
• reticent
• quiet
• reserved
• taciturn
• reclusive
• restrained
• inhibited
• retiring
• subdued
• hands-off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of protrusive

Lumbar support on the mesh back is very good and the curve is well-placed and protrusive enough to support my slightly more pronounced back curvature perfectly. — Corey Gaskin and Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2020

Her sweetheart gown is sleeveless, secured by a strip of organza encircling each arm; her chest bereft of jewelry, only her protrusive collarbones accessorize her décolletage. — Hannah Seidlitz, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020