protrusive

adjective

pro·​tru·​sive prō-ˈtrü-siv 

-ziv

1

archaic : thrusting forward

2

: prominent, protuberant

a protrusive jaw

3

: obtrusive, pushing

a coarse protrusive manner

protrusively adverb

protrusiveness noun

Synonyms

• busy
• interfering
• intruding
• intrusive
• meddlesome
• meddling
• nosy
• nosey
• obtrusive
• officious
• presuming
• presumptuous
• prying
• pushing
• pushy
• snoopy

Examples of protrusive in a Sentence

his protrusive way of helping his coworkers usually provokes resentment, not gratitude

Recent Examples on the Web

The Galaxy Buds Pro also feature a streamlined, minimally protrusive shape that allows for limited contact with the open air and a unique chamber and mesh filters that cut out disruptive wind interference for clearer-sounding calls no matter the weather. —Zarah Kavarana, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2021

Lumbar support on the mesh back is very good and the curve is well-placed and protrusive enough to support my slightly more pronounced back curvature perfectly. —Corey Gaskin and Jeff Dunn, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2020

Her sweetheart gown is sleeveless, secured by a strip of organza encircling each arm; her chest bereft of jewelry, only her protrusive collarbones accessorize her décolletage. —Hannah Seidlitz, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

protrusive

adjective

pro·​tru·​sive -ˈtrü-siv, -ziv 

1

: thrusting forward

protrusive movements of the jaw

2

: prominent, protuberant

a protrusive jaw