obtrusive
pronunciation
How to pronounce obtrusive in British English:
UK [əbˈtru:sɪv]
How to pronounce obtrusive in American English:
US [ɑbˈtrusɪv, -zɪv, əb-]
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- Adjective:
- undesirably noticeable
- sticking out; protruding
Word Origin
- obtrusive (adj.)
- 1660s, from Latin obtrus-, past participle stem of obtrudere (see obtrude) + -ive. Related: Obtrusively; obtrusiveness.
Example
- 1. Painters were hired to try and blend the huge , obtrusive towers into the landscape .
- 2. Harmonious : well balanced , with no component obtrusive or lacking .
- 3. I would prefer a sign that 's less obtrusive .
- 4. The obtrusive behavior of a spoiled child .
- 5. Lipsky interviewed wallace without ever being obtrusive or intrusive .