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- [uh b-troo-siv]
- /əbˈtru sɪv/
- /əbˈtruː.sɪv/
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- [uh b-troo-siv]
- /əbˈtru sɪv/
Definitions of obtrusive word
- adjective obtrusive having or showing a disposition to obtrude, as by imposing oneself or one's opinions on others. 1
- adjective obtrusive (of a thing) obtruding itself: an obtrusive error. 1
- adjective obtrusive protruding; projecting. 1
- noun obtrusive Noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way. 1
- adjective obtrusive noticeable, conspicuous 1
- adjective obtrusive overly assertive 1
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Origin of obtrusive
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < Latin obtrūs(us) (see obtrusion) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Obtrusive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obtrusive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obtrusive
adjective obtrusive
- conspicuous — If someone or something is conspicuous, people can see or notice them very easily.
- unmistakable — not mistakable; clear; obvious.
- blatant — You use blatant to describe something bad that is done in an open or very obvious way.
- prominent — standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable: Her eyes are her most prominent feature.
- flashy — sparkling or brilliant, especially in a superficial way or for the moment: a flashy performance.
Antonyms for obtrusive
adjective obtrusive
- inconspicuous — not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent.
- modest — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
- shy — bashful; retiring.
- unobtrusive — not obtrusive; inconspicuous, unassertive, or reticent.
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