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- Dictionaryobtrusive/əbˈtruːsɪv/
adjective
- 1. noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way: "a large and obtrusive works where ammonia is produced"
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noticeable in a way that is unpleasant or unwanted: The soldiers wore civilian clothes to make their presence less obtrusive.
The meaning of OBTRUSIVE is forward in manner or conduct. How to use obtrusive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Obtrusive.
If you say that someone or something is obtrusive, you think they are noticeable in an unpleasant way. 'You are rude and obtrusive, Mr Galbraith,' said Tommy. These heaters are less obtrusive and are easy to store away in the summer.
Obtrusive definition: having or showing a disposition to obtrude, as by imposing oneself or one's opinions on others.. See examples of OBTRUSIVE used in a sentence.
noticeable in a way that is unpleasant or unwanted: The soldiers wore civilian clothes to make their presence less obtrusive.
obtrusive. /əbˈtrusɪv/ IPA guide. The eight-foot-tall, hot pink statue of Minnie Mouse did not belong among the beige couches of the fancy living room. The statue was obtrusive, meaning it stood out in a bad way. Something that obtrudes sticks out, like a sore thumb.
adjective. /əbˈtruːsɪv/ easy to notice in an unpleasant way. The sofa would be less obtrusive in a paler colour. They tried to ensure that their presence was not too obtrusive. The proposed development would form an obtrusive feature in the landscape. Word Origin. Want to learn more?
