intrusive
adjective
tending or apt to intrude; coming without invitation or welcome.
nonintrusive
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a word derived from
intrusive.
Example Sentences
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Your role is to focus on your wife’s well-being and “show up nonjudgmentally,” Cacciatore says: “A silent, nonintrusive and supportive presence is a lasting gift.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Boykin’s choreography was streamlined and expressive, nonintrusive without resolving into decoration.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 16, 2022
A mask mandate, which is relatively nonintrusive, would be a reasonable step, he said.
From New York Times ● Jul. 22, 2022
But according to the Verge, the lenses can display nonintrusive notifications and could even allow the wearer to secretly play a video game midconversation.
From Slate ● Feb. 5, 2018
He went to a doctor and requested a cursory, nonintrusive examination, but was told that only a blood test would enable the doctor to evaluate his kidney function.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
