as in busy
thrusting oneself where one is not welcome or invited
meddling in other people's romantic lives is both obtrusive and presumptuous
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Recent Examples of obtrusive
The United States and Russia have learned how to successfully implement an obtrusive inspections regime from the New START Treaty, which limits the number of nuclear warheads and delivery vehicles each country can deploy.
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Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2022
But rest assured: Menstrual underwear is far sexier and less obtrusive than diapers.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Allure, 29 Sep. 2024
Upgrades were made throughout the back-of-house to improve systems and bring the building up to code, even cleverly using the new vertical atriums as shafts for a smoke exhaust system, for example, that eliminates the need for obtrusive and cumbersome ductwork.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Others have the obtrusive cups designed by Sony or Bose clamped to the sides of their heads like minimalist Mickey Mouse ears.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2024
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Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2022
But rest assured: Menstrual underwear is far sexier and less obtrusive than diapers.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Allure, 29 Sep. 2024
Upgrades were made throughout the back-of-house to improve systems and bring the building up to code, even cleverly using the new vertical atriums as shafts for a smoke exhaust system, for example, that eliminates the need for obtrusive and cumbersome ductwork.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Others have the obtrusive cups designed by Sony or Bose clamped to the sides of their heads like minimalist Mickey Mouse ears.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtrusive
Adjective
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Held at the Shrine Auditorium, and given how many entertainment industry power players called Beverly Hills home, local traffic was a bit busier than the average Monday night.—
Scott Huver,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Beyoncé Was Painted Gold To Promote Her Cé Lumière Fragrance Beyoncé has had a busy month.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Child Safeguarding & Ethical Standards The letters of complaint disregard core safeguarding principles by demanding intrusive scrutiny of Abdullah’s background.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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Lower Learning Curve Learning to use AI is significantly easier, less intimidating and less intrusive when employees are already familiar with the tasks.—
Hunter Steele,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2023
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Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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For one, Barber and Sweetin co-signed one fan’s take describing the youngest Tanner sibling, Michelle (played by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) as increasingly annoying and borderline spoiled as the series went on.—
John Russell,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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This is occasionally annoying (or more than occasionally).—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Obtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtrusive. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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