obtrusiveness
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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
But for her constant obtrusiveness, it is doubtful whether Jim would have noticed her prettiness at all.
From Colorado Jim by Goodchild, George
And there was a true heart too in his breast, a large swelling heart, to which must have been due the obtrusiveness of his breast, and the decided roundness of his shoulders.
From Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes by Fenn, George Manville
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