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obtrusive

obtrusive
Adjective
comp: more obtrusivesup: most obtrusive

Meanings

Adjectiveobtrusive

Noticeable in an unpleasant or unwelcome way.

Adjectiveobtrusive

Assuming a role or imposing one's presence in a way that is intrusive or overly forward.

He had an obtrusive habit of interrupting others during their private conversations.

Examples

I want the security cameras to be effective but not obtrusive.

Business

He has an obtrusive habit of interrupting people mid-sentence.

Office

The smell of the perfume was obtrusive and gave me a headache.

Why is he being so obtrusive with his opinions when nobody asked for them?

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