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obtrusiveness

American  
[uhb-troos-iv-nis] / əbˈtrus ɪv nɪs /

noun

  1. the fact or quality of being obtrusive.


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Clocky’s creator, Gauri Nanda, wanted to temper its obtrusiveness by making it cute.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 4, 2026

In each case, these issues are characterized by their obtrusiveness.

From Slate Jul. 13, 2020

By his cleverness, obtrusiveness and passion for intrigue, he won a place in McCarthy's book as "the most brilliant young fellow I have ever met."

From Time Magazine Archive

At the tea, which was awaiting the travellers, and of which the Lodrin's stayed to partake, there was much laughter over the chic of the Caprianis, over their wealth, and--their obtrusiveness.

From 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance by Schubin, Ossip

John Burrill's obtrusiveness was at its height, and he fairly haunted the vicinity of Wardour; and since the advent of Mr. Belknap, Constance had an uneasy feeling that she was in some way, under surveillance.

From The Diamond Coterie by Lynch, Lawrence L.

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