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- [in-troo-siv]
- /ɪnˈtru sɪv/
- /ɪnˈtruː.sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-troo-siv]
- /ɪnˈtru sɪv/
Definitions of intrusive word
- adjective intrusive tending or apt to intrude; coming without invitation or welcome: intrusive memories of a lost love. 1
- adjective intrusive characterized by or involving intrusion. 1
- adjective intrusive intruding; thrusting in. 1
- adjective intrusive Geology. (of a rock) having been forced between preexisting rocks or rock layers while in a molten or plastic condition. noting or pertaining to plutonic rocks. 1
- adjective intrusive Phonetics. excrescent (def 2). 1
- noun intrusive Making an unwelcome manifestation with disruptive or adverse effect. 1
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Origin of intrusive
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at intrusion, -ive
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Parts of speech for Intrusive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intrusive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
intrusive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intrusive
adj intrusive
- nosy — unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying; meddlesome.
- forward — toward or at a place, point, or time in advance; onward; ahead: to move forward; from this day forward; to look forward.
- meddlesome — given to meddling; interfering; intrusive.
- meddling — to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!
- presumptuous — full of, characterized by, or showing presumption or readiness to presume in conduct or thought, as by saying or doing something without right or permission.
adjective intrusive
- disturbing — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.
- indiscreet — not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark.
- pushy — obnoxiously forward or self-assertive.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- insensitive — deficient in human sensibility, acuteness of feeling, or consideration; unfeeling; callous: an insensitive person.
Antonyms for intrusive
adjective intrusive
- discreet — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
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