Obtrusive synonyms

ŏb-tro͝o'sĭv, -zĭv, əb-

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prominent (related)
Noticeable at once; conspicuous
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impertinent
Not showing proper respect or manners; insolent; impudent
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rude (related)
The definition of rude is behavior that does not conform to what society says would be polite or good manners or inappropriate subjects of discussion.
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aggressive
The definition of aggressive is someone who is prone to being competitive and makes strong attempts to win.
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brash
(US, colloquial, dated) brittle, as wood or vegetables
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forward
Of, relating to, or done in preparation for the future:
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intrusive
The definition of intrusive is someone or something that invades personal space, that becomes too involved or that comes too close without being invited.
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meddlesome
Meddling or inclined to meddle; interfering
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noticeable
Capable of being seen or noticed.
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obvious
The definition of obvious is something that is readily apparent or easy to see.
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officious
(Obs.) Ready to serve; obliging
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presumptuous
Going beyond what is right or proper because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance.
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protruding
Presumptuous
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pushing
Aggressive; enterprising; energetic
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pushy
Aggressively ambitious; overly assertive, bold or determined.
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inobtrusive (antonym)
Not noticeable; unobtrusive.
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retiring (antonym)
Drawing back from contact with others, from publicity, etc.; reserved; shy
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inconspicuous (antonym)
Not prominent nor easily noticeable
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unobtrusive (antonym)
Not noticeable or blatant; inconspicuous.
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shy (antonym)
Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
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modest (antonym)
Having or proceeding from a disinclination to call attention to oneself; retiring or diffident:
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interfering
Given to intruding in other people's affairs
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meddling
That meddles.
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participate (related)
(Obsolete) Acting in common; participating.
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distracting (related)
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cluttered (related)
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jutting
Protruding
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bulging
Protruding
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projecting
Sticking out.
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Obtrusive Sentence Examples

  • In all the ecclesiastical contests of the twenty years which followed 1845, Keble took a part, not loud or obtrusive, but firm and resolute, in maintaining those High Anglican principles with which his life had been identified.

  • Particularly obtrusive is the cicada (semi), of which there are many species.

  • It's designed to play up a woman's natural beauty with feminine detailing and colors that aren't too distracting (think black, nude and other soft colors less obtrusive than a whisper, with the occasional red thrown in the mix).

  • In addition to these noxious and obtrusive forms, England has a few indigenous species belonging to the genus Ectobia, which live under stones or fallen trees in fields and woods.

  • Some individuals may find wind turbines an obtrusive feature to the landscape that can detract from the scenic quality of a neighborhood or area, perhaps even affecting property values.

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