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obtrusively

ob·tru·sive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh b-troo-siv]
    • /əbˈtru sɪv/
    • /əbˈtruː.sɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh b-troo-siv]
    • /əbˈtru sɪv/

Definitions of obtrusively word

  • adjective obtrusively having or showing a disposition to obtrude, as by imposing oneself or one's opinions on others. 1
  • adjective obtrusively (of a thing) obtruding itself: an obtrusive error. 1
  • adjective obtrusively protruding; projecting. 1
  • noun obtrusively In an obtrusive manner. 1
  • adverb obtrusively noticeable, conspicuous 1
  • adverb obtrusively overly assertive 1

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Origin of obtrusively

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 Obtrusively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

obtrusively 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for obtrusively

adverb obtrusively

  • obviously — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
  • bluntly — having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp: a blunt pencil.
  • clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
  • crassly — without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity; gross; obtuse; stupid: crass commercialism; a crass misrepresentation of the facts.

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