obtrusive

[uh b-troo-siv]

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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

Related formsob·tru·sive·ly, adverbob·tru·sive·ness, nounhy·per·ob·tru·sive, adjectivehy·per·ob·tru·sive·ly, adverbhy·per·ob·tru·sive·ness, nounpre·ob·tru·sive, adjective

Synonyms

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1. interfering, meddlesome, officious, presumptuous. 2. blatant.

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Historical Examples

There was control over it, but the control was not obtrusive.
The Foolish Lovers
St. John G. Ervine
There is firstly that obtrusive militarism from which we cannot for a moment escape.
In the Heart of Vosges
Matilda Betham-Edwards
"Not obvious, not obtrusive, but retired," he seemed to shun observation.
Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman
J. H. (James Harvey) Kidd
They were in their way quite as splendid and obtrusive as Madame Corinne was in hers.
The Island Mystery
George A. Birmingham
There was none of the obtrusive selfishness of an ordinary horse in his ways.
A Day's Ride
Charles James Lever

British Dictionary definitions for obtrusive

obtrusive

adjective

obtruding or tending to obtrude
sticking out; protruding; noticeable

Derived Formsobtrusively, adverbobtrusiveness, noun

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Word Origin and History for obtrusive

adj.

1660s, from Latin obtrus-, past participle stem of obtrudere (see obtrude) + -ive. Related: Obtrusively; obtrusiveness.

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Historical Examples

There was control over it, but the control was not obtrusive.

There is firstly that obtrusive militarism from which we cannot for a moment escape.

"Not obvious, not obtrusive, but retired," he seemed to shun observation.

They were in their way quite as splendid and obtrusive as Madame Corinne was in hers.

There was none of the obtrusive selfishness of an ordinary horse in his ways.

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Word Origin and History for obtrusive

adj.

Origin of obtrusive