obtrusive

[ uhb-troo-siv ]
/ əbˈtru sɪv /
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adjective

having or showing a disposition to obtrude, as by imposing oneself or one's opinions on others.
(of a thing) obtruding itself: an obtrusive error.
protruding; projecting.

Origin of obtrusive

1660–70; < Latin obtrūs(us) (see obtrusion) + -ive

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Words nearby obtrusive

obtect, obtemper, obtest, obtrude, obtrusion, obtrusive, obtund, obturate, obturating embolism, obturator, obturator artery

Words related to obtrusive

noticeable, bulging, busy, forward, impertinent, importunate, intrusive, jutting, meddlesome, meddling, nosy, officious, presumptuous, projecting, prominent, prying, interfering, prognathous, protruding, protuberant

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British Dictionary definitions for obtrusive

obtrusive
/ (əbˈtruːsɪv) /

adjective

obtruding or tending to obtrude
sticking out; protruding; noticeable

Derived forms of obtrusive

obtrusively, adverb obtrusiveness, noun