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View usage for: (ɒbtruːsɪv) adjectiveIf 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. Synonyms: noticeable, striking, obvious, prominent More Synonyms of obtrusive obtrusively adverb [ADVERB with verb] Hawke got up and walked obtrusively out of the building. Synonyms: pushily, obviously, boldly, bluntly More Synonyms of obtrusive More Synonyms of obtrusive obtrusive in British English (əbˈtruːsɪv) adjective1. obtruding or tending to obtrude 2. sticking out; protruding; noticeable Derived forms obtrusively (obˈtrusively) adverb obtrusiveness (obˈtrusiveness) noun obtrusive in American English (əbˈtrusɪv; ɑbˈtrusɪv) adjective2. obtruding itself; esp., calling attention to itself in a displeasing way Derived forms obtrusively (obˈtrusively) adverb obtrusiveness (obˈtrusiveness) noun Word origin < L obtrusus, pp. of obtrudere + -ive Examples of 'obtrusive' in a sentenceobtrusive He was a rude and obtrusive man. Synonyms pushing offensive forceful meddling obnoxious nosy importunate self-assertive Opposites reserved , retiring , modest , shy , reticent , unassuming , diffident , bashful , decorous Definition unpleasantly noticeable These heaters are less obtrusive and are easy to store in summer. Synonyms Opposites hidden , concealed , muted , low-key , covert , unobtrusive , inconspicuous , unnoticeable Additional synonymsDefinition forceful or determined a very competitive and aggressive executive Synonyms forceful, powerful, convincing, effective, enterprising, dynamic, bold, militant, pushing, vigorous, energetic, persuasive, assertive, zealous, pushy (informal), in-your-face (slang), carnivorous (informal) Definition confident and direct in dealing with others an assertive style of management Synonyms confident, firm, demanding, decided, forward, can-do (informal), positive, aggressive, decisive, forceful, emphatic, insistent, feisty (informal), pushy (informal), in-your-face (British, slang), dogmatic, strong-willed, domineering, overbearing, self-assured, carnivorous (informal) Definition glaringly obvious blatant elitism Synonyms obvious, open, clear, plain, naked, sheer, patent, evident, pronounced, straightforward, outright, glaring, manifest, bald, transparent, noticeable, conspicuous, overt, unmistakable, flaunting, palpable, undeniable, brazen, flagrant, indisputable, ostentatious, unmitigated, cut-and-dried (informal), undisguised, obtrusive, unsubtle, unconcealed - obstructive
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Additional synonymsDefinition immodest or impudent Some young people may seem bold and confident, but inside they are very fragile. Synonyms impudent, forward, fresh (informal), confident, rude, cheeky, brash, feisty (informal), saucy, pushy (informal), brazen, in-your-face (slang), shameless, sassy (informal), unabashed, pert, insolent, barefaced, spirited, forcefulDefinition impudent or bold On stage she seems hard, brash and uncompromising. Synonyms bold, forward, rude, arrogant, cocky, pushy (informal), brazen, presumptuous, impertinent, insolent, impudent, bumptious, cocksure, overconfident, hubristic, full of yourself Definition offensively self-assertive or conceited a bumptious young man Synonyms cocky, forward, arrogant, brash, swaggering, vaunting, pushy (informal), conceited, showy, overbearing, presumptuous, boastful, impudent, overconfident, vainglorious, self-assertive, egotistic, full of yourselfDefinition clearly visible Her conspicuous lack of warmth confirmed that they were no longer friends. Synonyms obvious, clear, apparent, visible, patent, evident, manifest, noticeable, blatant, discernible, salient, perceptible, easily seen Definition overfamiliar or disrespectful She is very forward and confident. Synonyms presumptuous, confident, familiar, bold, fresh (informal), assuming, presuming, cheeky, brash, pushy (informal), brazen, shameless, sassy (informal), pert, impertinent, impudent, bare-faced, overweening, immodest, brass-necked (British, informal), overfamiliar, brazen-faced, overassertive, fwd She regarded her mother as an interfering busybody. Synonyms meddling, intrusive, prying, obtrusive, meddlesome, interruptive Her bodyguards were less than gentle with intrusive journalists. Synonyms pushy (informal), forward, interfering, unwanted, impertinent, nosy (informal), officious, meddlesomeDefinition noisy, vulgar, and offensive I'm just not a loud person. I'm not a look-at-me type. Synonyms loud-mouthed, offensive, crude, coarse, vulgar, brash, crass, raucous, brazen (informal) Alcohol can, in some cases, have an observable toxic effect. Synonyms noticeable, clear, obvious, open, striking, apparent, visible, patent, evident, distinct, manifest, blatant, conspicuous, unmistakable, discernible, salient, recognizable, detectable, perceptible, appreciable, perceivable Definition easy to see or understand It's obvious that he doesn't like me. Synonyms clear, open, plain, apparent, visible, bold, patent, evident, distinct, pronounced, straightforward, explicit, manifest, transparent, noticeable, blatant, conspicuous, overt, unmistakable, palpable, unequivocal, undeniable, salient, recognizable, unambiguous, self-evident, indisputable, perceptible, much in evidence, unquestionable, open-and-shut, cut-and-dried (informal), undisguised, incontrovertible, self-explanatory, unsubtle, unconcealed, clear as a bell, staring you in the face (informal), right under your nose (informal), sticking out a mile (informal), plain as the nose on your face (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition offering unwanted advice or services An officious little security guard approached us. Synonyms interfering, bustling, meddling, intrusive, prying, pushy (informal), dictatorial, inquisitive, bossy, overbearing, opinionated, self-important, overzealous, obtrusive, bumptious, meddlesome, overbusy Definition able to be perceived There was a perceptible silence, momentary but definite. Synonyms noticeable, clear, obvious, apparent, visible, evident, distinct, tangible, blatant, conspicuous, palpable, discernible, recognizable, detectable, observable, appreciable, perceivable Definition bold and insolent It would be presumptuous of me to give an opinion. Synonyms pushy (informal), forward, bold, arrogant, presuming, rash, audacious, conceited, foolhardy, insolent, overweening, overconfident, overfamiliar, bigheaded (informal), uppish (British, informal), too big for your bootsDefinition standing out from the surroundings the lighthouses that are still a prominent feature of the Scottish coast Synonyms noticeable, striking, obvious, outstanding, remarkable, pronounced, blatant, conspicuous, to the fore, unmistakable, eye-catching, salient, in the foreground, easily seen, obtrusiveprotruding ears Synonyms sticking out, projecting, prominent, swollen, standing out, bulging, overhanging, jutting (out), bulbous, distended, obtrusive, protuberantDefinition swelling out a bulbous nose and large protuberant eyes Synonyms bulging, popping, proud (dialect), prominent, swelling, swollen, hanging over, beetling, protruding, jutting, bulbous, gibbous, protrusive a nasty, prying busybody Synonyms inquisitive, spying, curious, interfering, meddling, intrusive, eavesdropping, snooping (informal), snoopy (informal), impertinent, nosy (informal), meddlesomeSynonyms self-assertive, forward, bold, assertive, brash, intrusive, pushy (informal), presumptuous, impertinent, bumptiousDefinition very noticeable He bears a striking resemblance to Lenin. Synonyms distinct, noticeable, conspicuous, clear, obvious, evident, manifest, unmistakable, observable, perceptible, appreciable |